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Convert TIFF to HEIC

This TIFF to HEIC converter lets you easily convert one or more images online. Upload images, fine-tune settings like quality and background color, and convert them to HEIC 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

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Higher quality looks better but makes a larger file. Lower quality reduces size but may introduce compression artifacts.
Higher quality looks better but makes a larger file. Lower quality reduces size but may introduce compression artifacts.
hevc
Choose the compression algorithm. AV1 may produce smaller files at the same quality but has more limited support.
Choose the compression algorithm. AV1 may produce smaller files at the same quality but has more limited support.
Lossless Compression
No
Preserve exact image data with no quality loss. File sizes will be larger.
Preserve exact image data with no quality loss. File sizes will be larger.
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 adjusted when resizing.
Determines how the image is adjusted when resizing.
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 TIFF to HEIC Converter?

  1. Choose Files: Click 👆 on the Choose Files button and choose input TIFF files, or you may drag and drop TIFF 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 TIFF files are sent to the server for conversion. This all happens in a lightening speed ⚡.
  4. Output: Once the TIFFs are converted ✅ to HEICs, they appear in the download section.
  5. Download Files: You may click 👆 on the big Download button to download ↓ all your converted HEICs, or you may download individual HEIC 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 HEIC files.

TIFF vs HEIC :— Comparison Table

Comparison between TIFF and HEIC
TIFF HEIC
Format TIFF HEIC
Full name Tagged Image File Format High Efficiency Image File Format
Type image image
Compression lossless lossy or lossless
Extensions
  • .tiff
  • .tif
  • .heic
  • .heif
MIME type image/tiff image/heic
Common MIME types
  • image/tiff
  • image/tif
  • image/heic
  • image/heif
Developer Aldus Corporation (now Adobe Systems) Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) and Apple Inc.
Introduced 1986 2015
Open standard Yes Yes
Specification https://www.adobe.io/content/dam/udp/en/open/standards/tiff/TIFF6.pdf https://mpeg.chiariglione.org/standards/mpeg-h/high-efficiency-image-file-format
Description 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. 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.
Typical usage
  • 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
  • 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
Typical use cases
  • 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.
  • 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
Widely supported by
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • GIMP
  • Affinity Photo
  • CorelDRAW
  • Microsoft Windows Photo Viewer
  • Apple Preview
  • Most professional printing and scanning software
  • 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)
Tooling Read: libtiff, ImageMagick, GraphicsMagick, Photoshop | Write: libtiff, ImageMagick, Photoshop Read: libheif, ImageMagick (with HEIF support), Photos app on iOS/macOS | Write: libheif, Apple Photos app, Professional camera apps with HEVC support
Related formats
  • BMP
  • PNG
  • JPEG 2000
  • JPEG
  • WebP
  • AVIF
Popularity medium medium
Aliases
  • Tagged Image File Format
  • TIF
  • HEIF
  • High Efficiency Image File Format
  • High Efficiency Image Coding
Magic bytes 49 49 2A 00 (little-endian) or 4D 4D 00 2A (big-endian) 00 00 00 ?? 66 74 79 70 68 65 69 63
Bit depths
  • 1
  • 4
  • 8
  • 16
  • 24
  • 32
  • 8
  • 10
  • 12
Color models
  • grayscale
  • RGB
  • CMYK
  • YCbCr
  • Lab
  • YCbCr
  • RGB
Alpha support optional optional
Transparent color Yes Yes
Animation support No — TIFF is designed for still images; it can store multiple images/pages, but not as animated frames. Yes — HEIC can store multiple frames, enabling animations or sequences similar to GIF but at much smaller sizes.
ICC profile Yes Yes
Metadata
  • EXIF
  • XMP
  • IPTC
  • GeoTIFF tags
  • EXIF
  • XMP
  • IPTC
Compression method Supports multiple: None, LZW, PackBits, JPEG, ZIP, CCITT Group 4 (fax), etc. HEVC (H.265) for lossy, optional lossless coding in HEIF standard
Interlacing Not applicable (stores images in full resolution) none
Advantages
  • 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.
  • 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.
Disadvantages
  • 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.
  • 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.
Max size note The classic TIFF specification limits files to 4 GB, though BigTIFF (using 64-bit offsets) removes this restriction. 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.