Convert HEIC to TIFF
HEIC is Apple's high efficiency photo format used by iPhones and iPads. Many apps cannot open it directly. TIFF is the practical destination when HEIC is the thing standing in the way, because TIFF is built for print, scanning and archiving and almost every program opens it. Worth knowing before you start: TIFF is lossless, so it preserves exactly the pixels that came out of the HEIC file. It cannot restore detail the HEIC encoder already discarded, and the file will usually get larger, not smaller. The conversion runs entirely in your browser: there is no upload, no file size limit and no watermark on the result.
Drop your HEIC files below and download TIFF in seconds. Free, unlimited and completely private: the conversion runs inside your browser, so your files never leave your device and are never uploaded to a server.
No upload. Works with your network switched off. Check it yourself, or read what actually happens to your file.
Why convert HEIC to TIFF?
Apple made HEIC the default camera format on iPhone because it stores photos at roughly half the size of JPG. Outside the Apple ecosystem support is poor: Windows needs paid extensions and many websites reject HEIC uploads, making it one of the most converted formats on the web.
TIFF is the standard in print production, scanning and professional photography because it preserves full quality and supports multiple pages and high bit depths. Browsers cannot display TIFF, so converting is the quickest way to share one online.
HEIC vs TIFF at a glance
| HEIC | TIFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | High Efficiency Image Container | Tagged Image File Format |
| Compression | Lossy (HEVC) | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Best for | iPhone and iPad photos | Print, scanning and archiving |
What changes when you convert HEIC to TIFF
| What happens | |
|---|---|
| Image quality | Unchanged from here on. TIFF is lossless, so it preserves exactly the pixels decoded from the HEIC file. It cannot restore what the HEIC encoder already discarded. |
| Transparency | HEIC has no alpha channel, so there is no transparency to lose. |
| EXIF and GPS | Removed. The conversion goes through a pixel buffer, so camera data and location are not carried into the TIFF file. |
| Colour profile | Not carried across. The image is handled in sRGB, which is right for the web and wrong for colour-managed print work. |
| Animation | Not applicable. HEIC files here are single images. |
| File size | Larger, usually considerably. TIFF here is written without lossy compression. |
How to convert HEIC to TIFF
- Drop one or more HEIC files into the box above, or click to browse.
- ImageConvert converts each file to TIFF right on your device.
- Download a single file, or grab everything at once as a zip.
Frequently asked questions
What is a HEIC file?
HEIC is Apple's high efficiency photo format used by iPhones and iPads. Many apps cannot open it directly.
What is a TIFF file?
TIFF is a high quality format used in printing, scanning and professional photography.
Is it free to convert HEIC to TIFF?
Yes. There are no limits, no watermarks and no account needed. Convert as many HEIC files as you like.
Are my files private?
Completely. Your HEIC files never leave your browser and are never uploaded to a server, so your images stay on your device.