Convert HEIC to TIFF
Free, instant and private — your HEIC files are converted right in your browser and never uploaded to a server.
How to convert HEIC to TIFF
- Step 01
Add your HEIC files
Drop them into the box above or click to browse. You can add several files at once.
- Step 02
Conversion starts instantly
It runs in your browser using its built-in image engine — no upload, no queue, no waiting.
- Step 03
Download your TIFF files
Save each file individually or grab them all at once. Done.
Why convert HEIC to TIFF?
Print shops, scanners and professional design or imaging software expect TIFF for master files — and none of them can open an iPhone's HEIC photos. Converting HEIC to TIFF decodes the photo and gives you a lossless, widely-accepted file for design tools and print workflows, encoded right in your browser with nothing uploaded.
HEIC vs TIFF at a glance
HEIC is Apple's default photo format — roughly half the size of JPG at the same quality, but barely supported outside Apple devices. TIFF is the print and scanning workhorse — lossless and high quality, but heavy and not supported by browsers or the web.
| Property | HEIC | TIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .heic, .heif | .tif, .tiff |
| Full name | High Efficiency Image Format | Tagged Image File Format |
| First released | 2015 | 1986 |
| Developed by | MPEG (popularized by Apple) | Aldus (now Adobe) |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | iPhone and iPad photos — high quality at half the size of JPG | scanning, printing and professional/archival imaging |
HEIC to TIFF — frequently asked questions
Is this HEIC to TIFF converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermarks and no daily limits.
Are my HEIC files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion happens entirely on your device using your browser's built-in image engine. Your HEIC files never leave your computer or phone — which is also why the conversion is nearly instant.
Will converting HEIC to TIFF lose quality?
No. TIFF is a lossless format, so the converted file keeps every pixel exactly as decoded from your HEIC.
Will the TIFF be much bigger than the HEIC?
Yes. HEIC compresses heavily using a modern codec, while TIFF here is lossless. Expect a notably larger file in exchange for the format print and design software expect.
Is the conversion private?
Yes — your HEIC photo is decoded and converted entirely inside your browser; nothing is uploaded to a server.