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HEIF to TIFF Converter

Turn HEIF files into TIFF in a couple of clicks. The container standard HEIC is built on. High-fidelity format used in print and archiving. The conversion is lossless — every pixel, sample or byte in the source is preserved.

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Drop your files here

HEIF files (.heif, .hif) · up to 120 MB each

or paste files from your clipboard

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Drop a HEIF file above and FileTools360 will turn it into TIFF — right here on your device, without uploading anything.

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How to use it

  1. 1

    Add your HEIF files

    Drag them onto the upload area, choose them from your device, or paste them from your clipboard. You can queue several at once.

  2. 2

    Adjust the settings if you want to

    The defaults suit most people. Open Advanced to control dimensions, rotation and metadata removal.

  3. 3

    Convert and download

    Press Convert. Everything happens on your own device — nothing is uploaded. Download files one by one, or grab them all as a ZIP.

HEIF and TIFF explained

HEIF is the underlying container standard that HEIC is a specific profile of. The distinction matters mainly to developers: HEIF describes the box structure, while HEIC specifies HEVC-compressed contents inside it.

TIFF is a flexible container used in print, publishing and archiving. It can hold multiple pages, layers, and a variety of compression schemes including none at all, which is why TIFF files vary enormously in size.

Where HEIF files come from
Newer cameras and some Android devices, alongside Apple's HEIC.
Where TIFF is used
Scanners, professional photography workflows, and print production.

HEIF vs TIFF

The two formats solve different problems, which is why converting between them involves trade-offs rather than a straight upgrade.

HEIF compared with TIFF
PropertySourceTarget
CompressionLossyLossy or lossless
TransparencyYesYes
AnimationYesNo
Introduced20151986
Browser supportLimited outside Apple and newer Android.Professional tools yes, web browsers no.
HEIF is stronger at
Efficient modern compression. Flexible container that can hold image sequences and metadata.
TIFF is stronger at
Lossless, with optional compression. Supports multiple pages in one file. Handles CMYK and high bit depths for print.

Why convert HEIF to TIFF?

People make this switch when they run into the limits of HEIF: you need to share the file with anyone. TIFF is the better fit when printing, archiving, or handing files to a professional print workflow.

HEIF limitations that prompt the switch
Support outside Apple and recent Android is limited. Confusing overlap with HEIC in practice.
What you give up
No browser support at all. Large files.

Does converting HEIF to TIFF reduce quality?

Both formats store the content without discarding data, so this conversion preserves it exactly. The file size may change because the two formats compress differently, but the content itself is unaffected.

About these formats

Source

High Efficiency Image Format

The container standard HEIC is built on.

Extensions
.heif, .hif
MIME type
image/heif
Best for
Modern cameras · Efficient photo storage
Compatibility
Limited outside Apple and newer Android.

Target

Tagged Image File Format

High-fidelity format used in print and archiving.

Extensions
.tiff, .tif
MIME type
image/tiff
Best for
Printing · Scanning · Archival masters
Compatibility
Professional tools yes, web browsers no.

Converting HEIF to TIFF cannot restore detail that the original encoder already discarded. It preserves exactly what is there today — nothing more.

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