Convert HEIC to TIFF — Lossless Archival Quality
HEIC is a compressed format optimized for storage on Apple devices. While great for everyday use, professional print workflows and archival systems require TIFF — the industry standard for lossless image storage. Converting your iPhone photos to TIFF ensures they’re compatible with professional imaging software like Photoshop, InDesign, and Lightroom.
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Modern format with excellent compression. Limited browser support.
Apple's format. Excellent quality at small sizes.
Lossless format. Large files, ideal for print/archival.
256 colors max. Best for simple graphics.
Uncompressed bitmap. Very large files.
Vector trace. Best for logos and simple graphics. Not a pixel-perfect conversion.
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SSIM-optimized — finds the lowest file size at your chosen visual fidelity.
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Lossless format — files can be large
GIF is limited to 256 colors
Best for logos, icons, and line art. Photos produce stylized results.
BMP files are uncompressed and can be very large. Consider TIFF (LZW) or PNG for lossless with smaller file sizes.
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HEIC vs TIFF Comparison
| Feature | HEIC | TIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | High Efficiency Image Container | Tagged Image File Format |
| Lossy Compression | ✅ | ✅ |
| Lossless Compression | ✅ | ✅ |
| Transparency | ✅ | ✅ |
| Animation | ❌ | ❌ |
| Browser Support | Safari, iOS; limited elsewhere | No browser support (desktop apps only) |
| Color Depth | 16.7M (24-bit) | 16.7M+ (up to 48-bit) |
| Typical Use | iPhone/iPad photos (default since iOS 11) | Print, archival, professional photography, scanning |
| Year Introduced | 2015 | 1986 |
Why Convert HEIC to TIFF?
TIFF preserves every pixel without compression artifacts, making it the format of choice for print production, archival storage, and professional editing workflows. When you need to send iPhone photos to a print shop, include them in a publication, or archive them for long-term storage, TIFF guarantees maximum quality and universal compatibility.
How to Convert HEIC to TIFF
Upload your HEIC file by dragging it into the converter or clicking to browse. Files up to 50 MB are supported.
KoalaPic decodes the HEIC image and saves it as a lossless TIFF with LZW compression to minimize file size.
Download the TIFF file. Both files are automatically deleted after 1 hour for your privacy.
Quality Note
TIFF output is lossless, so every pixel from the decoded HEIC is preserved without further compression artifacts. Files will be significantly larger than the original HEIC — typically 5-10x — but this is the trade-off for lossless storage.