Free HEIC to TIFF converter online
Need a TIFF instead of a HEIC? This free converter turns HEIC files into TIFF images right in your browser. Add as many files as you like, adjust the settings and download the results individually or together as a ZIP.
HEIC is the default photo format on iPhones and iPads since iOS 11. It stores photos at roughly half the size of JPG, but Windows, many Android phones, websites and online forms cannot open it. HEIC photos also contain detailed metadata including the GPS location, so converting with FileStripe gives you a compatible file without that hidden data.
TIFF is the workhorse format of scanners, printers, publishers and photo archives. It can store images uncompressed or with lossless compression, several pages in one file, and lots of metadata. TIFF files are huge and most browsers, phones and websites can't display them, so they usually need converting before sharing online.
About HEIC and TIFF files
New to these formats? These pages explain what each one is for and how to open it on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android.
Why convert HEIC to TIFF?
- TIFF is required by many printers, publishers, scanning workflows and archives, and is accepted by professional editors like Photoshop and InDesign.
- HEIC files are often rejected or can't be opened by Windows PCs, many Android phones, websites and most upload forms; TIFF avoids that problem.
How to convert HEIC to TIFF
- Click the upload box or drag and drop your HEIC files (you can select several at once).
- Conversion to TIFF starts automatically. Change the options if you like.
- Download each TIFF file or click 'Download all' for a ZIP.
Features
- Batch conversionConvert hundreds of HEIC files at once.
- No uploadFiles never leave your device, so it is fast and private.
- Strips metadataThe TIFF files contain no EXIF or GPS data.
- Any deviceWorks on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Chromebook.
HEIC vs TIFF: what's the difference?
| Feature | HEIC | TIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | High Efficiency Image Container (HEIF) | Tagged Image File Format |
| Released | 2015 | 1986 |
| Compression | Lossy (HEVC) | None, LZW, Deflate or JPEG |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes (sequences) | No (multi-page) |
| Typical file size | Very small | Very large |
| Best for | storing photos on iPhone and iPad efficiently | scanning, professional printing, publishing and archiving |
| Compatibility | Apple devices; poor support on Windows, Android, the web and upload forms | Printers, scanners and pro editors; browsers (except Safari), phones and websites can't open it |
| File extensions | .heic, .heif | .tif, .tiff |
| MIME type | image/heic | image/tiff |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert HEIC to TIFF?
Open this page, add your HEIC files, and FileStripe converts them to TIFF in your browser. Then download the files one by one or as a ZIP. It takes a few seconds and you don't need to install anything.
Will converting HEIC to TIFF reduce quality?
No further quality is lost. TIFF is lossless, so the TIFF file looks exactly like the decoded HEIC (any compression artefacts already in the original stay as they are).
Can I convert multiple HEIC files to TIFF at once?
Yes. Select or drop as many HEIC files as you like; there is no limit on the number or size of files.
Why can't I open HEIC files on Windows?
Windows needs the paid HEVC Video Extensions to display HEIC photos. Converting to JPG avoids that and makes the photos open everywhere.
How do I stop my iPhone taking HEIC photos?
Go to Settings > Camera > Formats and choose 'Most Compatible'. New photos will be saved as JPG.
Is the HEIC to TIFF free?
Yes. The HEIC to TIFF is completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks, no daily limits and no premium tier.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. FileStripe processes your files locally in your web browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded, so the HEIC to TIFF is safe for private photos and confidential documents and even works offline once the page has loaded.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. The HEIC to TIFF works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet on phones, tablets and computers. On a phone you can pick files from your photo library or files app and share the result straight to another app.
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