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Convert HEIC to TIFF

This HEIC to TIFF converter lets you easily convert one or more images online. Upload images, fine-tune settings like quality and background color, and convert them to TIFF instantly — all using a fast and interactive interface. No installation or signup required.


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Converted Files

Disclaimer:Please be aware that due to limited server storage, converted files will be automatically purged over time for optimal server performance.

Conversion Settings

lzw
Choose how the TIFF file should be compressed. Lossless options keep all detail; JPEG compression reduces size but may lose quality.
Choose how the TIFF file should be compressed. Lossless options keep all detail; JPEG compression reduces size but may lose quality.
80
Sets the quality level when using JPEG compression for TIFF output.
Sets the quality level when using JPEG compression for TIFF output.
Enable Tiled Output
No
Saves the TIFF as a tiled image for large images or map tiling applications.
Saves the TIFF as a tiled image for large images or map tiling applications.
Width of each tile in pixels when tiled output is enabled.
Width of each tile in pixels when tiled output is enabled.
Height of each tile in pixels when tiled output is enabled.
Height of each tile in pixels when tiled output is enabled.
px
Resize the image to a specific width in pixels. Leave blank to keep the original.
Resize the image to a specific width in pixels. Leave blank to keep the original.
px
Resize the image to a specific height in pixels. Leave blank to keep the original.
Resize the image to a specific height in pixels. Leave blank to keep the original.
cover
Determines how the image is resized to match new dimensions.
Determines how the image is resized to match new dimensions.
centre
Which part of the image to prioritize if cropping is required.
Which part of the image to prioritize if cropping is required.
Prevent Enlarging Small Images
Yes
Avoids stretching small images bigger, which can reduce sharpness.
Avoids stretching small images bigger, which can reduce sharpness.
Fix Orientation
Yes
Rotates the image automatically if it contains orientation information from the camera.
Rotates the image automatically if it contains orientation information from the camera.

How to use this HEIC to TIFF Converter?

  1. Choose Files: Click 👆 on the Choose Files button and choose input HEIC files, or you may drag and drop HEIC files to the drop area. You may choose one or more image files. The chosen files are displayed with size information in the same drop area.
  2. Conversion Settings: You may change the conversion parameters like quality 🎛, background color, etc., using the sliders, or color input buttons.
  3. Conversion: Now you can click on the Convert button. This is where the ⛄ magic happens. Your HEIC files are sent to the server for conversion. This all happens in a lightening speed ⚡.
  4. Output: Once the HEICs are converted ✅ to TIFFs, they appear in the download section.
  5. Download Files: You may click 👆 on the big Download button to download ↓ all your converted TIFFs, or you may download individual TIFF by clicking on the respective download button.
  6. Options: There is also a link 🔗 which you can Copy and share it using which you can download the converted TIFF files.

HEIC vs TIFF :— Comparison Table

Comparison between HEIC and TIFF
HEIC TIFF
Format HEIC TIFF
Full name High Efficiency Image File Format Tagged Image File Format
Type image image
Compression lossy or lossless lossless
Extensions
  • .heic
  • .heif
  • .tiff
  • .tif
MIME type image/heic image/tiff
Common MIME types
  • image/heic
  • image/heif
  • image/tiff
  • image/tif
Developer Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) and Apple Inc. Aldus Corporation (now Adobe Systems)
Introduced 2015 1986
Open standard Yes Yes
Specification https://mpeg.chiariglione.org/standards/mpeg-h/high-efficiency-image-file-format https://www.adobe.io/content/dam/udp/en/open/standards/tiff/TIFF6.pdf
Description HEIC (High Efficiency Image Coding) is an image container format based on the HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) standard, typically using HEVC (H.265) compression. It is designed to store high-quality images and sequences of images in smaller file sizes compared to JPEG, without sacrificing visual fidelity. HEIC supports advanced features such as multiple images per file, transparency, HDR (High Dynamic Range), and rich metadata. It is the default format for photos taken on many Apple devices running iOS 11 or later. TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a flexible, high-quality raster image format often used in professional photography, publishing, medical imaging, and archival storage. It supports multiple color spaces, high bit depths, layers, multiple pages, and various compression methods (including none, LZW, PackBits, and JPEG). TIFF is valued for its ability to store images without quality loss, making it a preferred choice when preserving original detail is critical.
Typical usage
  • Storing high-quality photos with reduced file sizes on smartphones and tablets
  • Capturing and storing HDR images on mobile devices
  • Organizing multiple related images in a single file (e.g., Live Photos, bursts)
  • Archiving photos where storage space is limited but quality matters
  • Archiving original image scans for preservation
  • High-quality photo editing in professional workflows
  • Storing images in scientific, medical, and geospatial applications
  • Exchanging print-ready files between publishers and designers
Typical use cases
  • Mobile photography on Apple devices where efficient storage is essential
  • Distributing images with both standard and HDR versions in the same container
  • Maintaining sequences of shots (e.g., photo bursts) without separate files
  • Archiving professional-quality images with metadata in compact form
  • Saving uncompressed or losslessly compressed photographs for later editing without degradation.
  • Capturing and storing detailed scans of artworks, maps, and documents for long-term archival.
  • Medical imaging formats such as radiology scans (X-ray, MRI, CT) where accuracy is vital.
  • Creating multi-page scanned documents in a single file.
Widely supported by
  • Apple devices (macOS High Sierra+, iOS 11+)
  • Windows 10/11 with HEIF Image Extensions installed
  • Image editors such as Affinity Photo, Pixelmator, Adobe Lightroom (latest versions)
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • GIMP
  • Affinity Photo
  • CorelDRAW
  • Microsoft Windows Photo Viewer
  • Apple Preview
  • Most professional printing and scanning software
Tooling Read: libheif, ImageMagick (with HEIF support), Photos app on iOS/macOS | Write: libheif, Apple Photos app, Professional camera apps with HEVC support Read: libtiff, ImageMagick, GraphicsMagick, Photoshop | Write: libtiff, ImageMagick, Photoshop
Related formats
  • JPEG
  • WebP
  • AVIF
  • BMP
  • PNG
  • JPEG 2000
Popularity medium medium
Aliases
  • HEIF
  • High Efficiency Image File Format
  • High Efficiency Image Coding
  • Tagged Image File Format
  • TIF
Magic bytes 00 00 00 ?? 66 74 79 70 68 65 69 63 49 49 2A 00 (little-endian) or 4D 4D 00 2A (big-endian)
Bit depths
  • 8
  • 10
  • 12
  • 1
  • 4
  • 8
  • 16
  • 24
  • 32
Color models
  • YCbCr
  • RGB
  • grayscale
  • RGB
  • CMYK
  • YCbCr
  • Lab
Alpha support optional optional
Transparent color Yes Yes
Animation support Yes — HEIC can store multiple frames, enabling animations or sequences similar to GIF but at much smaller sizes. No — TIFF is designed for still images; it can store multiple images/pages, but not as animated frames.
ICC profile Yes Yes
Metadata
  • EXIF
  • XMP
  • IPTC
  • EXIF
  • XMP
  • IPTC
  • GeoTIFF tags
Compression method HEVC (H.265) for lossy, optional lossless coding in HEIF standard Supports multiple: None, LZW, PackBits, JPEG, ZIP, CCITT Group 4 (fax), etc.
Interlacing none Not applicable (stores images in full resolution)
Advantages
  • Produces significantly smaller files than JPEG at equivalent visual quality.
  • Supports advanced features such as HDR, wide color gamut, transparency, and multiple images per file.
  • Capable of storing animations or image sequences efficiently.
  • Designed for modern devices and workflows with high-resolution photography.
  • Can store images at very high bit depths and resolutions without loss.
  • Supports multiple compression methods, including lossless and uncompressed modes.
  • Can store multiple images/pages in one file, useful for scanned documents.
  • Highly flexible metadata tagging, allowing detailed technical and descriptive information.
Disadvantages
  • Limited compatibility outside modern operating systems and updated software.
  • Encoding and decoding require more processing power compared to JPEG or PNG.
  • Not natively supported in older browsers or devices without additional codecs or extensions.
  • File sizes can be extremely large, especially for uncompressed images.
  • Not optimized for web use; slow to load in browsers.
  • Some compression methods (like JPEG-in-TIFF) may reduce compatibility with certain software.
Max size note File size varies greatly depending on compression settings, bit depth, and inclusion of multiple images; generally much smaller than PNG or JPEG for similar quality. The classic TIFF specification limits files to 4 GB, though BigTIFF (using 64-bit offsets) removes this restriction.