Can I convert HEIC to TIFF on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?

Yes. ConvertPixels works in Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox on any device, so you can convert HEIC to TIFF on your phone or computer without installing an app.

Is there a free HEIC to TIFF converter with no sign-up?

Yes, this one. Converting HEIC to TIFF on ConvertPixels is free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily cap. Convert up to 30 files per batch, each up to 50 MB.

Can I convert HEIC to TIFF without losing quality?

Yes. TIFF is a lossless format, so your converted file is pixel-for-pixel the same as the HEIC. Any compression artifacts already in the HEIC are carried over, though - converting can't remove them.

Will the transparent background survive converting HEIC to TIFF?

Yes. Transparency is supported in both formats and is preserved exactly.

Can I batch convert HEIC to TIFF?

Yes. Add up to 30 HEIC files and convert them in one batch. You can even choose a different output format for individual files, then download them separately or together as a ZIP.

Is it safe to upload HEIC files to ConvertPixels?

Yes. Uploads use an encrypted connection and are processed automatically - nobody views them. Your originals are deleted straight after conversion and the results within an hour, or instantly if you click "Delete from server now".

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HEIC to TIFF Converter

Convert HEIC images to TIFF online in seconds - free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Batch convert up to 30 files and download them together as a ZIP.

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How to use it

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Drop your HEIC files onto the converter
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Press Convert to turn them into TIFF
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Download your TIFF images one by one or as a ZIP

HEIC to TIFF

Why convert HEIC to TIFF?

The main difference: HEIC is a lossy format, while TIFF is a lossless format.

Stop losing quality on every save

A HEIC is re-compressed each time you edit and save it, and a little detail goes every time. TIFF is lossless: it keeps every pixel exactly as it is, however many times you edit it.

Transparent areas stay transparent

HEIC and TIFF both handle transparency, so anything see-through in the original is still see-through after conversion.

Crisp edges for editing and print

TIFF keeps sharp lines and text intact, which makes it the better choice for graphics, screenshots and anything you plan to print.

HEIC vs TIFF: what's the difference?

Property	HEIC	TIFF
Compression type	Lossy (small files, some detail discarded)	Lossless (exact pixels, larger files)
Transparent background	Yes	Yes
Animation	No	No
Where it opens	Safari only; Windows needs an extension	Safari only
Used for	iPhone and iPad photos (saves storage)	Printing, scanning, archiving and professional photo work

What is an HEIC file?

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the photo format iPhones and iPads have used by default since iOS 11. It's Apple's flavor of the HEIF standard, compressed with the same HEVC technology used for 4K video.

A HEIC photo takes about half the space of a JPG at the same quality and can store extras like Live Photo frames and depth data. The catch is compatibility: Windows, many Android apps and most upload forms can't open it.

How to open an HEIC file

iPhone, iPad and Mac open HEIC natively. On Windows 10 or 11, install the free HEIF Image Extensions (and, on some PCs, the HEVC Video Extensions) from the Microsoft Store. Recent Android phones can view HEIC in their gallery. Anywhere else, convert it to JPG.

Extensions: .heic, .heif
Compression: Lossy (HEVC)
Transparency: Yes
Made by: Apple iPhone and iPad cameras

What is a TIFF file?

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a high-quality format used in professional photography, printing, scanning and publishing. It's usually saved without lossy compression, so it keeps every detail - and produces large files.

TIFF can store layers, 16-bit color, multiple pages and transparency, which makes it a favorite of print shops and archives. For sharing online, it's far too heavy.

How to open a TIFF file

Windows Photos and Mac Preview open most TIFF files. Photoshop, Lightroom, GIMP and Affinity Photo handle advanced ones with layers or 16-bit color. Browsers generally can't display TIFF, so convert to JPG or PNG to share.

Extensions: .tif, .tiff
Compression: None or lossless (usually)
Transparency: Yes
Best for: Printing, scanning, archiving