Quick answer
If you use iLoveIMG for HEIC conversion but dislike uploading files, the HEIC to JPG Converter Chrome extension is faster and freer: unlimited, no upload, no daily cap, no watermark.
iLoveIMG has a generous 750 MB daily limit, but your HEIC files still transit their servers. For HEIC to JPG only, a Chrome extension is simpler and more private.
iLoveIMG strengths and weaknesses
Strengths:
- 750 MB per 24 hours (very generous).
- No watermark.
- Wide image tool selection.
- Mobile app for iOS and Android.
Weaknesses:
- Upload required, files visible to servers in Spain.
- Daily limit resets at UTC midnight (not midnight your time).
- Slower on poor internet connections.
HEIC to JPG Converter comparison
For HEIC to JPG specifically:
- Speed: Extension is 20-30% faster (no upload delay).
- Daily limit: Extension unlimited, iLoveIMG 750 MB/day.
- Quality control: Extension has quality slider, iLoveIMG has fixed presets.
- Privacy: Extension never uploads, iLoveIMG files stay on server 2 hours.
- Setup: Extension 30 seconds, iLoveIMG zero setup.
When to use iLoveIMG instead
- You need other image tools beyond HEIC conversion (resize, compress, watermark).
- You need mobile app (iLoveIMG has iOS/Android, extension does not).
- You are not technical and prefer web interface (iLoveIMG more beginner-friendly).
- You need to convert HEIC to PNG or GIF (extension only does JPG).
Hybrid approach
Many users combine both:
- Use the extension for daily HEIC to JPG conversions (saves iLoveIMG quota).
- Use iLoveIMG when you need a specific feature the extension lacks (PNG output, batch resizing).
At-a-glance comparison
| Metric | iLoveIMG | HEIC to JPG Converter |
|---|---|---|
| Daily limit | 750 MB | Unlimited |
| Upload required | Yes | No |
| Speed (single file) | 20-30 sec | 5-10 sec |
| Output formats | 10+ | JPG only |
| Mobile app | Yes | No |
| Quality slider | No | Yes (50-100%) |