TIFF to HEIC Converter

1. Upload one or more TIFF files (up to 50 MB total).
2. Click 'Convert to HEIC' — finishes in under 3 seconds per image.
3. Download HEIC files individually, or grab all as a ZIP.

TIFF files are often 10-20x larger than the same image as HEIC, because TIFF stores every pixel losslessly. Converting TIFF to HEIC shrinks archival images by up to 90% while keeping quality visually identical on modern screens.

TIFF is the professional standard for print production, publishing, and archival storage — but its lossless format produces enormous files. A single TIFF scan can be 50-200 MB. If you're viewing images on modern screens (not printing), HEIC delivers the same visual quality at 10-90% smaller file size. Converting TIFF to HEIC makes sense when the goal is storage efficiency on Apple devices — not archival master preservation.

The converter decodes the TIFF (LZW or uncompressed) and re-encodes it as HEIC using HEVC (H.265) compression. The output is visually near-identical at normal viewing distances, but 10-90% smaller depending on the source content. TIFF's alpha channel (if present) is preserved as HEIC's alpha channel.

• Shrinking a folder of scanned TIFF documents for iPhone/iPad viewing.
• Converting TIFF print masters to HEIC for personal photo library.
• Reclaiming storage on Mac with a large TIFF archive.
• Preparing TIFF images for iCloud Photos sync.
• Consolidating mixed-format photo libraries on Apple devices.
• Reducing backup size for iCloud or Time Machine.
• Freeing disk space while keeping good visual quality on screens.

HEIC is lossy, so converting TIFF to HEIC discards some image data. However, HEVC compression is very efficient — the visual difference on modern screens is typically not noticeable. For print production, keep the TIFF as your master and convert to HEIC only for storage or sharing. For photos intended for screen viewing, HEIC is an excellent compact replacement.

• HEIC is not natively supported on Windows 10 or earlier.
• Print workflows should keep the TIFF master — HEIC is not suitable for archival.
• Very large TIFF files (over 50 MB) are rejected.
• Some 16-bit TIFF files may lose precision when converted to 8-bit HEIC.
• Animated TIFF sequences are converted using only the first frame.

• HEIC opens natively on iOS 11+, iPadOS, macOS High Sierra+.
• Windows 10/11 supports HEIC with the free HEIF Image Extensions.
• Native support in Photos, Preview, and Adobe CC apps.
• Syncs seamlessly with iCloud Photos.
• Ideal for Apple ecosystem workflows.

• Keep the original TIFF as your archival master — HEIC is not a replacement for print workflows.
• Use TIFF → HEIC for storage; use TIFF → JPG for cross-platform sharing.
• Batch-convert up to 50 MB at once.
• The 60-90% reduction is typical for photo content — flat graphics compress less.
• 16-bit TIFF precision is not preserved in 8-bit HEIC.

HEIC won't open on Windows

Windows 10 needs the HEIF Image Extensions (free from Microsoft Store), Windows 11 supports HEIC natively.

TIFF file is not much smaller after conversion

If the TIFF contains mostly flat graphics (not photos), HEVC compression has less to work with. The 60-90% reduction is typical for photo content.

Print quality doesn't look right after conversion

HEIC is not designed for print production. Keep the TIFF master for print; use HEIC for screen viewing and storage only.

• Adobe — TIFF Specification
• Apple — HEIF and HEVC