Is HEIC smaller than JPG?

Often yes, but the exact size depends on the original photo and encoding settings.

Why does JPG still matter?

JPG is still the safest compatibility choice across websites, email, CMS tools, and older devices.

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Understand the compatibility trade-offs so image conversions match the platform, audience, and publishing workflow.

HEIC is efficient for storage, but JPG remains the most compatible target for sharing, email, and publishing.

Convert to JPG when compatibility matters more than perfect compression efficiency.

Keep HEIC for personal archives if you want smaller storage. Convert to JPG for smoother publishing and fewer surprises.