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Convert HEIF to TIFF

This HEIF 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
TIFF supports several compression methods. Lossless types keep all quality but may have larger file sizes. JPEG compression reduces size but may lose detail.
TIFF supports several compression methods. Lossless types keep all quality but may have larger file sizes. JPEG compression reduces size but may lose detail.
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Only used if 'JPEG' compression is selected. Higher values give better quality at larger file sizes.
Only used if 'JPEG' compression is selected. Higher values give better quality at larger file sizes.
Enable Pyramid TIFF
No
Creates a multi-resolution TIFF, useful for large images that need zooming in certain viewers.
Creates a multi-resolution TIFF, useful for large images that need zooming in certain viewers.
Enable Tiled Output
No
Saves the image in small tiles instead of one strip, useful for large format printing and deep zoom.
Saves the image in small tiles instead of one strip, useful for large format printing and deep zoom.
Only used if 'Enable Tiled Output' is selected. Defines the width of each tile.
Only used if 'Enable Tiled Output' is selected. Defines the width of each tile.
Only used if 'Enable Tiled Output' is selected. Defines the height of each tile.
Only used if 'Enable Tiled Output' is selected. Defines the height of each tile.
px
Resize the image to a specific width in pixels. Leave blank to keep original.
Resize the image to a specific width in pixels. Leave blank to keep original.
px
Resize the image to a specific height in pixels. Leave blank to keep original.
Resize the image to a specific height in pixels. Leave blank to keep 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 make them look blurry.
Avoids stretching small images bigger, which can make them look blurry.
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 HEIF to TIFF Converter?

  1. Choose Files: Click 👆 on the Choose Files button and choose input HEIF files, or you may drag and drop HEIF 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 HEIF files are sent to the server for conversion. This all happens in a lightening speed ⚡.
  4. Output: Once the HEIFs 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.

HEIF vs TIFF :— Comparison Table

Comparison between HEIF and TIFF
HEIF TIFF
Format HEIF TIFF
Full name High Efficiency Image File Format Tagged Image File Format
Type image image
Compression lossy or lossless (HEVC-based) lossless
Extensions
  • .heif
  • .heic
  • .tiff
  • .tif
MIME type image/heif image/tiff
Common MIME types
  • image/heif
  • image/heic
  • image/tiff
  • image/tif
Developer Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) Aldus Corporation (now Adobe Systems)
Introduced 2015 1986
Open standard Yes Yes
Specification https://www.iso.org/standard/66067.html https://www.adobe.io/content/dam/udp/en/open/standards/tiff/TIFF6.pdf
Description HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) is a modern container format for individual images and image sequences. It typically uses the HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding, also known as H.265) codec for compression, allowing it to store images at a much smaller file size than JPEG while maintaining equal or better visual quality. HEIF supports advanced features like multiple images in a single file, image sequences, transparency, high dynamic range (HDR), depth maps, and rich metadata. 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 on smartphones while minimizing storage space
  • Capturing live photos or short bursts with minimal file size increase
  • Archiving images with embedded depth data for portrait mode editing
  • Delivering high-quality visuals in bandwidth-constrained environments
  • 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
  • iOS and macOS devices use HEIC by default for camera images to save space while retaining quality
  • Cloud storage providers optimizing bandwidth by storing HEIF instead of JPEG
  • Professional photographers capturing HDR images in a compact file size
  • Social media platforms testing HEIF to reduce upload times without sacrificing quality
  • 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 iOS 11 and later
  • macOS High Sierra and later
  • Windows 10 (with HEIF Image Extensions)
  • Android 9 (Pie) and later (device-dependent)
  • Image viewers and editors like Photoshop, GIMP (with plugins), and Preview
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • GIMP
  • Affinity Photo
  • CorelDRAW
  • Microsoft Windows Photo Viewer
  • Apple Preview
  • Most professional printing and scanning software
Tooling Read: libheif, ImageMagick, Sharp (with libvips HEIF support) | Write: libheif, ImageMagick (HEIC enabled) Read: libtiff, ImageMagick, GraphicsMagick, Photoshop | Write: libtiff, ImageMagick, Photoshop
Related formats
  • JPEG
  • WebP
  • AVIF
  • BMP
  • PNG
  • JPEG 2000
Popularity medium-high medium
Aliases
  • High Efficiency Image File Format
  • HEIC
  • 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
  • Monochrome
  • grayscale
  • RGB
  • CMYK
  • YCbCr
  • Lab
Alpha support optional optional
Transparent color Yes Yes
Animation support Yes — HEIF supports image sequences for animation, similar to animated GIFs or APNGs, but with far greater compression efficiency and quality. 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
  • Depth maps
  • Auxiliary images
  • EXIF
  • XMP
  • IPTC
  • GeoTIFF tags
Compression method HEVC (H.265) intra-frame compression Supports multiple: None, LZW, PackBits, JPEG, ZIP, CCITT Group 4 (fax), etc.
Interlacing none Not applicable (stores images in full resolution)
Advantages
  • Much smaller file sizes than JPEG for equivalent quality, thanks to HEVC compression.
  • Supports features JPEG cannot, such as HDR, transparency, animations, and multiple images per file.
  • Enables storage of auxiliary data like depth maps for advanced editing features.
  • Suitable for both lossy and lossless image storage.
  • 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
  • Not as universally supported as JPEG or PNG, especially on older devices and browsers.
  • Requires more processing power to encode/decode due to HEVC compression.
  • Patent/licensing restrictions on HEVC can limit adoption in open-source projects.
  • Some software still lacks full support for advanced HEIF features.
  • 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 While HEIF is efficient, very high-resolution or HDR images with multiple embedded sequences can still create large files; decoding them may be intensive for low-power devices. The classic TIFF specification limits files to 4 GB, though BigTIFF (using 64-bit offsets) removes this restriction.