Images conversion
Convert TIFF to HEIC
Updated Jul 2026
TIFF is the lossless format scanners and print software save archival images in, while HEIC is the compact format iPhones use for photos. To convert TIFF to HEIC, open the file in a converter and export it as HEIC. Doing this on your own computer keeps the scan, and any metadata in it, off other people's servers.
- Extension
- .tiff
- Type
- Images
- Typically
- Scans, print, archival
- Transparency
- None
- Metadata
- Carries EXIF
- Extension
- .heic
- Type
- Images
- Typically
- Default iPhone photo format
- Compression
- Lossy
- Transparency
- None
- Metadata
- Carries EXIF
Convert TIFF to HEIC on your own computer. Nothing uploads.
How to convert TIFF to HEIC
- Open Morphjet and drag in the TIFF file, or a whole folder of scans, that you want to convert.
- Choose HEIC as the output format, and set a quality level if you want a smaller file.
- Convert. The HEIC files are written next to your originals, and nothing leaves your machine.
TIFF vs HEIC: what actually changes
| TIFF | HEIC | |
|---|---|---|
| File size | Very large, often tens of megabytes per scan | Small, a fraction of the size |
| Quality | Lossless, pixel-for-pixel exact | Very good, with a small one-time loss on export |
| Compatibility | Wide in print, scanning, and archival software; not native on phones | Native on recent Apple devices, needs a plugin or converter elsewhere |
| Metadata (EXIF) | Yes, extensive metadata support | Yes, carries over unless you strip it |
| Typical use | Scans, archival masters, print production | Everyday photos, especially on iPhone |
When to convert, and when not to
Convert TIFF to HEIC when you want to shrink a scanned document or archival image down to a size that's easy to store, share, or view on a phone.
Keep the TIFF if it's a scan or master copy you might need to reprint, edit, or archive at full fidelity, because HEIC's compression is a one-way trip.
Why not just use an online converter?
Scanned documents in TIFF often carry embedded metadata about the scanner, date, and sometimes location, the same way photos do. Running that file through an online converter means it, and whatever's tucked inside it, lands on someone else's server. Converting on your own computer with Morphjet keeps the file, and its metadata, on your machine the whole time.
Questions
Does converting TIFF to HEIC lose quality?
Yes, a little. TIFF is lossless, so every conversion to HEIC's compressed format throws away some detail. For everyday viewing and sharing it's usually not noticeable, but it's a one-way trip, so keep the TIFF if you need the original later.
Will the HEIC open on a Windows PC?
Not universally. Recent versions of Windows can open HEIC with the right components installed, but plenty of software and older systems still can't. If you need something that opens everywhere, JPG is the safer bet.
Does the HEIC keep the TIFF's metadata?
Generally yes. Metadata like the scan date or camera info carries over to the HEIC unless you choose to strip it during conversion.
Why convert a TIFF to HEIC instead of JPG?
TIFF files are often huge, and HEIC packs similar visual quality into a much smaller file than JPG. If you mainly view images on an iPhone or Mac and want to save space, HEIC makes more sense than JPG.
Can I convert TIFF to HEIC without uploading the file anywhere?
Yes. Morphjet converts the file on your own computer, so the scan never travels over the internet. You can do it with your wifi off.
Morphjet converts TIFF, HEIC, and 1,800+ other formats, all on your machine. Launching this July.