HEIF to TIFF Converter

Convert HEIF and HEIC images to professional TIFF format. TIFF is the industry standard for professional photography, print production, and archival storage. Supports multiple compression options, bit depths, and batch processing. Need other formats? Try our HEIC to JPG or HEIC to PNG converters.

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HEIF HEIC Batch Upload
Max 25MB per file • Up to 10 files
Related Converters:
TIFF to JPG HEIC to JPG HEIC to PNG HEIC to ICO TIFF Resizer HEIC Analyzer HEIC Viewer

How to Convert HEIF to TIFF

  1. Upload your HEIF/HEIC images by dragging and dropping or clicking the upload area. You can select up to 10 files at once from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
  2. Choose compression type: Select LZW for balanced lossless compression, ZIP for smaller files, None for maximum compatibility, or JPEG for smallest file size (lossy).
  3. Configure additional settings: Select bit depth (8-bit or 16-bit), color space, and optional resizing.
  4. Convert and download: Click the convert button and download individual files or all as a ZIP archive.
Pro tip: Use our HEIC Analyzer first to check your image properties, or HEIC Viewer to preview files before converting.

HEIF vs TIFF Comparison

HEIF/HEIC

High Efficiency Image Format used by Apple devices. Excellent compression with good quality, supports HDR and animations. Limited software compatibility outside Apple ecosystem. Convert to other formats using our HEIC Converters.

TIFF

Tagged Image File Format - the industry standard for professional photography, print production, and archival storage. Supports multiple compression methods, layers, and high bit depths. Universal compatibility with editing software. See all TIFF Converters.

TIFF Compression Options

LZW

Best for general use. Lossless compression that typically reduces file size by 30-50%. Widely supported by all image editors and viewers. Good balance between file size and compatibility.

ZIP/Deflate

Best for smaller files. Lossless compression with slightly better compression ratio than LZW. Great for archiving and storage. Supported by modern software.

None

Best for maximum compatibility. No compression - files retain exact pixel data. Largest file size but guaranteed compatibility with all software, including legacy systems.

JPEG

Best for smallest size. Lossy compression within TIFF container. Much smaller files but some quality loss. Use quality slider to balance size vs quality. Good for web previews.

When to Use TIFF Format

Print Production

TIFF is the standard format for commercial printing and publishing. Supports CMYK color and high resolution.

Archival Storage

Lossless compression preserves every detail. Ideal for long-term photo storage and digital archives.

Photo Editing

16-bit TIFF preserves maximum color data for professional retouching in Photoshop, Lightroom, and other editors.

Document Scanning

Industry standard for high-quality document digitization and OCR processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) and HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) are modern image formats developed by the MPEG group. Apple adopted them as the default format for photos on iPhones and iPads starting with iOS 11. They offer excellent compression (up to 50% smaller than JPEG) while maintaining quality. Use our HEIC Analyzer to examine your files.

TIFF is preferred for professional work because it supports lossless compression, 16-bit color depth, layers, and multiple pages. Unlike JPG, TIFF doesn't degrade with each edit. Unlike PNG, TIFF is universally accepted in print workflows. For web use, consider our HEIC to JPG or HEIC to PNG converters instead.

For most users, LZW compression offers the best balance. Use ZIP/Deflate if you need slightly smaller files. Choose None for maximum compatibility with older software. JPEG compression is only recommended when file size is critical and some quality loss is acceptable.

8-bit images have 256 levels per color channel (16.7 million colors total), which is standard for most uses. 16-bit images have 65,536 levels per channel (trillions of colors), providing smoother gradients and more editing headroom. Use 16-bit for professional photo editing or when working with HDR content.

Yes! Our converter preserves all EXIF metadata including camera settings, date/time, GPS coordinates, and color profiles. TIFF is one of the best formats for metadata preservation, making it ideal for archival purposes.

Yes, each file can be up to 25MB in size, and you can upload up to 10 files at once. This accommodates most HEIF images from iPhones and iPads. For larger files or batch processing, consider using the resize option to reduce dimensions first.

Files are temporarily stored only during the conversion process and are automatically deleted within 24 hours. We don't keep copies of your images and don't use them for any other purpose. Your privacy is protected.