HEIC to TIFF Converter

Convert HEIC to TIFF Online

Turn an iPhone HEIC photo into a TIFF that opens in Photoshop, GIMP, print shops, and archival systems that reject Apple's format. TIFF is the workhorse format for high-resolution printing and long-term storage because it can hold every pixel losslessly — and unlike most converters, this one lets you pick the exact TIFF compression (lossless LZW/Deflate or smaller lossy JPEG) and DPI before you download.

How to Convert HEIC to TIFF

1. Upload Your HEIC File: Drag and drop your .heic photos onto the page or click "+ Add Files". You can queue several at once and they all convert with the same settings.
2. Pick a Compression Type: Open Advanced Options and set Compression Type — choose LZW or Deflate (ZIP) for a lossless TIFF, or JPEG for a much smaller file. The default is JPEG.
3. Set Quality Preset and Resolution (Optional): Adjust the Quality Preset (default Very High), or use Resolution Percentage / Preset Resolutions to scale the image down.
4. Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and download your TIFF. No sign-up, no watermark.

TIFF Compression Types: Which to Choose

TIFF is a container that supports several compression schemes, so the right choice depends on whether you need a perfect copy or a smaller file. HEIC itself is already lossy (it stores an HEVC/H.265-encoded image), so converting to a lossless TIFF preserves exactly what is in the file but cannot add back detail the camera discarded.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my TIFF so much bigger than the HEIC?

HEIC uses HEVC, a modern lossy codec that packs a photo into roughly half the space of a JPEG. A lossless TIFF stores the image with no perceptual compression, so a few-megabyte HEIC commonly expands several times over once it is decoded to TIFF. If the size is a problem, choose JPEG as the Compression Type, or use our TIFF compressor afterward.

Does converting HEIC to TIFF improve image quality?

No — and no converter can. HEIC is already a lossy format, so the detail discarded when the photo was captured is gone for good. Converting to a lossless TIFF (LZW, Deflate, or None) preserves every pixel that remains, which is why TIFF is the right choice before heavy editing or printing, but it cannot restore information that was never stored.

Should I pick LZW or Deflate for a lossless TIFF?

Both are fully lossless, so your pixels are identical either way; the difference is only file size and compatibility. LZW is the long-standing default that virtually every TIFF reader understands. Deflate (also called ZIP) often produces a slightly smaller file on photographic images but is marginally less universal in very old software. When in doubt, LZW is the safest pick.

What DPI should I use for printing a TIFF?

Adobe and most print shops recommend 300 DPI or higher for photographic prints. DPI is metadata that tells the printer how large to render the image; it does not add pixels. In our testing, the default Very High quality preset with LZW compression produces a print-ready TIFF that opens cleanly in Photoshop, Lightroom, and GIMP without further adjustment.

Is .tif the same as .tiff, and what about my photo's metadata?

Yes — .tif and .tiff are the same format; the two extensions are interchangeable, and you can choose either under the File extension option. TIFF can carry EXIF metadata such as capture date and camera model. If you only need a lightweight, widely shareable copy instead of a full-quality TIFF, convert HEIC to JPG instead. Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically a few hours after conversion — no sign-up, no watermark, never shared or made public.