HEICVSJPG
Apple switched to HEIC, but the world still uses JPG. We compared quality, size, and compatibility to find the ultimate winner.
The Verdict
For pure technology, **HEIC wins** by a landslide. It is 50% smaller with better quality. However, for sharing and compatibility, **JPG is still the king**.
File Size & Compression
Winner: HEIC
HEIC uses modern H.265 compression. In our tests, a 5MB JPG compresses to a 2.3MB HEIC with identical quality. HEIC is vastly more efficient.
Compatibility
Winner: JPG
You can open a JPG on a toaster. You can only open HEIC on Apple devices and updated Windows PCs. If you send an HEIC to an Android user, they might hate you.
Image Quality
Winner: HEIC
HEIC supports 16-bit color and transparency. JPG is stuck in the 90s with 8-bit color and no transparency. HEIC images have fewer artifacts and smoother gradients.