convert.now vs iLoveIMG
iLoveIMG covers more image operations. convert.now covers the conversion ones without an upload.
The short answer
iLoveIMG uploads images to its servers for compression, resizing, cropping and watermarking. convert.now converts and compresses images in your browser with no upload. iLoveIMG has a broader set of editing operations; convert.now has no file-count limits and no account.
Background
What iLoveIMG is
iLoveIMG is a suite of browser-accessed image tools — compress, resize, crop, convert, watermark — from the same people as iLovePDF, with conversions running on their servers.
Comparison
convert.now vs iLoveIMG, point by point
| Attribute | convert.now | iLoveIMG |
|---|---|---|
| Where the conversion runs | In your browser, on your device | On iLoveIMG's servers, after your file uploads |
| Does your file leave your device? | No — there is no upload step | Yes — the file is transmitted and stored while it is processed |
| Works offline | Yes, after the first page load | No |
| Account required | Never | Not for basic use; usually required past the free tier |
| Speed on a normal file | Immediate — no upload or download round trip | Upload time, queue time, then download time |
| Very large files | Bounded by your browser's memory, typically 250-500MB per tab | Bounded by their infrastructure, which is far larger |
| Format coverage | Images, PDF, spreadsheets, data, fonts, audio, archives | Broader — iLoveIMG converts formats a browser has no codec for |
| Convert and compress | Yes, in-browser | Yes, server-side |
| Crop, rotate, watermark | No | Yes |
| Bulk resize | Not as a dedicated tool | Yes |
| HEIC from an iPhone | No — we explain how to convert on the device instead | Supported server-side |
| Files per batch on the free tier | Unlimited | Capped; check their site for current limits |
Honest answer
When iLoveIMG is the better choice
- You need to crop, rotate, watermark or bulk-resize, which convert.now does not do.
- You need HEIC converted without touching an Apple device.
Honest answer
When convert.now is the better choice
- You are converting or compressing formats and want it done locally.
- The batch is larger than a free tier allows.
- The images are private and you would rather not hand them to anyone.
FAQ
iLoveIMG vs convert.now: common questions
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The tools this page is about
Image Converter
Convert between PNG, JPG, WebP, AVIF, JPEG XL, TIFF, BMP, GIF, SVG, ICO, and HDR — instantly, in your browser. No upload. No waiting. Free for unlimited files.
Image Compressor
Compress PNG, JPG, and WebP images without changing format. Privacy-preserving — runs in your browser, not on a server.
How to Convert HEIC to JPG
Learn how to convert iPhone HEIC photos to JPG — a quick guide to exporting compatible images right on your Apple device.
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iLoveIMGis not affiliated with convert.now. Free-tier limits and pricing change often, so this page describes each service’s model rather than quoting figures that would go stale — check iLoveIMG’s own site for current terms.