ConvertWhat happens when you convert HEIF to TIFF
- HEIF is another name for HEIC; files ending in .heif work here.
- iPhone photos use wide-gamut Display P3 color; it's converted to standard sRGB so colors look right everywhere.
- Works in Safari, Chrome and Edge. Firefox can't open HEIC yet.
- TIFF is lossless, so nothing more is lost in the conversion. Detail already removed by HEIF compression doesn't come back, and the file is usually larger.
- Transparency is kept.
HEIC vs TIFF
| Feature | HEIC | TIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Colors | 1B+ | 16.7M |
| Best for | iPhone and iPad photos | Print, scans, archiving |
How to convert HEIF to TIFF
- Drop your HEIF files on the box above, or click it to choose files. You can add many at once.
- Adjust the options if you want. The defaults work well for most files.
- Click Download for each TIFF file, or "Download all" to get a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to convert my files here?
Yes. Conversion happens entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server, so nobody else can see them.
Is it free? Are there limits?
It's completely free, with no sign-up, watermarks or daily limits. The only limit is your device's memory for very large files.
Can I convert many HEIF files at once?
Yes. Drop as many files as you like; they're converted one after another and you can download them all as a ZIP.
Will converting HEIF to TIFF reduce quality?
No. TIFF is lossless, so the image is saved exactly as it is. Detail already lost in HEIF can't be restored.
Does TIFF keep transparency?
Yes, TIFF supports transparency and it's kept.
Why is my TIFF file bigger than the HEIF?
HEIF uses stronger compression than TIFF. The picture stays the same, but TIFF needs more bytes to store it.
Which browsers does the HEIF to TIFF converter work in?
It works in the latest Safari, Chrome and Edge, on computers and phones.