Convert HEIC to TIFF

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HEIC vs TIFF Format Comparison

Aspect HEIC (Source Format) TIFF (Target Format)
Format Overview
HEIC
High Efficiency Image File Format

Modern container using HEVC compression; supports HDR, wide color gamut, and embedded metadata.

Raw
TIFF
Tagged Image File Format

Versatile raster format supporting multiple compressions, high bit depths, and extensive metadata.

Standard
Compression

Lossy HEVC-based; highly efficient for reducing file size without significant quality loss.

Options for lossless (LZW, ZIP) and lossy (JPEG) compression; flexible but larger files.

Color Depth

Up to 16 bits per channel; supports HDR imaging and wide gamut.

8, 16, or 32 bits per channel; suitable for high‑dynamic‑range and scientific uses.

File Size

Compact due to HEVC; significantly smaller than TIFF for same visual fidelity.

Typically large, especially at high bit depths or lossless settings.

Advantages
  • Superior compression efficiency
  • HDR and wide color gamut support
  • Embedded metadata and thumbnails
  • True lossless quality (if chosen)
  • Extensive metadata and tag support
  • Multiple pages and layers
Disadvantages
  • Requires HEVC decoder support
  • Less universal than TIFF
  • Potential licensing/patent concerns
  • Large file sizes
  • No built‑in HDR support
  • Slower to process in batch
Use Cases
  • Mobile photography with HDR
  • Web delivery of high‑quality stills
  • Storage-efficient archival
  • Professional printing and publishing
  • Scientific and medical imaging
  • Document scanning and archiving
Tooling & Ecosystem
  • ImageMagick, libheif
  • Apple Photos, Android Gallery
  • Modern browsers (via JS decoders)
  • Photoshop, GIMP, Paint.NET
  • ImageMagick, GraphicsMagick
  • Enterprise imaging tools

Why Convert HEIC to TIFF?

While HEIC excels at efficient storage and modern features like HDR, it’s not universally supported in all workflows. Converting to TIFF gives you a highly flexible, broadly compatible format that preserves full image fidelity.

TIFF’s support for true lossless compression, multi-page images, and extensive metadata makes it ideal for professional printing, archival, and scientific analysis. You can choose compression modes to balance file size and fidelity as needed.

If you need guaranteed compatibility with desktop publishing, CAD, GIS, or enterprise imaging systems—where every detail and metadata tag matters—converting HEIC to TIFF ensures seamless integration without sacrificing quality.