Image Conversion Best Practices
Converting images requires careful consideration to maintain quality while achieving your goals. Here are essential best practices.
Quality Settings
When converting to JPEG, quality settings typically range from 0-100:
- 90-100: Maximum quality, larger files - ideal for printing
- 80-90: Excellent quality - best for web and most uses
- 60-80: Good quality - suitable for thumbnails and previews
- Below 60: Visible quality loss - avoid unless necessary
Maintain Original Files
Always keep your original HEIC files as backups. Conversion from HEIC to JPEG is lossy, meaning you can't recover the original quality by converting back.
Batch Processing Tips
When converting multiple files:
- Organize files into folders first
- Use consistent naming conventions
- Convert in smaller batches for better control
- Verify a few converted images before processing all
Resolution Considerations
Consider your end use when converting:
- Web use: 1920px wide is usually sufficient
- Social media: Check platform-specific requirements
- Printing: Keep original resolution
- Email: Consider resizing to reduce file size
Privacy and Security
When using online converters:
- Use tools that process files locally in your browser
- Avoid uploading sensitive images to unknown servers
- Clear browser cache after conversion if concerned about privacy
- Read the privacy policy of any tool you use