Why convert HEIC to TIFF?
TIFF is the working format of print shops, publishers, photo labs and archives. Many of them won't accept HEIC — and don't want JPG either, because every JPG re-save loses a little detail. A TIFF holds the decoded pixels exactly, keeps the embedded color profile that pre-press software relies on, and opens in Photoshop, Affinity, GIMP, InDesign, QuarkXPress, macOS Preview and Windows Photos. If a printer, magazine or archive asks for “TIFF, highest quality”, this is what they mean.
How to convert HEIC to TIFF
- Add the HEIC photos you need to send for print or archiving.
- Leave the maximum size at “Original size” — printers want every pixel.
- Keep LZW compression for files about half the size with zero quality loss. Choose “None” only if a very old system rejects compressed TIFFs.
- Download the TIFFs individually or as one ZIP to upload to the print service.
Convert HEIC to other formats
- JPG HEIC to JPG Opens on every device, app and website.
- PNG HEIC to PNG Lossless — best for editing and design.
- PDF HEIC to PDF One document from one or many photos.
- WebP HEIC to WebP Smallest files for websites and blogs.
- GIF HEIC to GIF For old systems, forums and email signatures.
- AVIF HEIC to AVIF Next-gen format, about half the size of JPG.
- BMP HEIC to BMP Plain bitmap for legacy and embedded software.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TIFF lossless?
Yes. The pixels decoded from the HEIC are written unchanged. LZW compression is also lossless — it only makes the file smaller, like a ZIP archive does.
How large will the TIFF files be?
Big. A 12-megapixel iPhone photo is about 36 MB uncompressed and typically 18–25 MB with LZW. That's normal for TIFF and what print workflows expect.
Is the color profile preserved?
Yes. iPhones record photos in the Display P3 color space, and that ICC profile is embedded in the TIFF, so color-managed software like Photoshop and print RIPs reproduce the colors accurately.
Will a 16-bit TIFF give me more quality?
For most iPhone photos, no — they're captured with 8 bits per channel for the standard image, so a 16-bit file would be twice the size without extra detail. This converter writes standard 8-bit RGB TIFF, which every print and publishing workflow accepts.
Does it work on iPhone and iPad?
Yes, but because TIFF files are large, convert in batches of 10–20 photos on a phone, and use “Save / Share” to put them in the Files app or send them straight to the print service.