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Convert TIFF to HEIF

Convert TIFF images to HEIF format with advanced compression options and quality settings

Click to upload file or drag and drop file here

Maximum file size: 100MB Supported formats: image/tiff

1 80 100

Quality level (1-100, higher = better quality)

Use lossless compression for perfect quality

0 4 9

CPU effort (0=fastest, 9=slowest/best compression)

Preserve original image metadata (EXIF, IPTC, XMP)

Key Facts

Category
Media
Input Types
file, range, checkbox, select
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

Easily convert your high-quality TIFF images into the modern, space-efficient HEIF format with our professional-grade conversion tool, offering granular control over compression, bit depth, and metadata preservation.

When to Use

  • •When you need to reduce the file size of large TIFF images for web or mobile storage without sacrificing visual fidelity.
  • •When you are migrating your image library to a modern format that supports advanced compression and high-efficiency standards.
  • •When you require specific bit-depth adjustments or chroma subsampling settings for professional image workflows.

How It Works

  • •Upload your TIFF file using the file selector.
  • •Adjust the quality, CPU effort, and bit-depth settings to suit your specific output requirements.
  • •Select your preferred chroma subsampling and choose whether to retain original image metadata.
  • •Click the convert button to process your file and download the resulting HEIF image.

Use Cases

Optimizing professional photography archives for cloud storage by converting bulky TIFF files to high-efficiency HEIF.
Preparing high-bit-depth images for modern application development that requires the HEIF format.
Reducing bandwidth usage for image-heavy websites by leveraging HEIF's superior compression capabilities.

Examples

1. Archiving Professional Photos

Professional Photographer
Background
A photographer has a collection of high-resolution TIFF scans that are consuming too much disk space.
Problem
Need to shrink file sizes significantly while maintaining high visual quality for long-term storage.
How to Use
Upload the TIFF file, set Quality to 90, enable 'Keep Metadata', and set CPU Effort to 7 for optimal compression.
Outcome
The resulting HEIF file maintains excellent visual clarity while reducing the file size by over 70%.

2. Web Asset Optimization

Web Developer
Background
A developer needs to display high-quality images on a site but wants to minimize page load times.
Problem
TIFF files are too large for web delivery and need to be converted to a modern, efficient format.
How to Use
Upload the TIFF, select '4:2:0' Chroma Subsampling for better compression, and set Quality to 75.
Outcome
The images are now optimized for fast web loading while remaining compatible with modern browser standards.

Try with Samples

image, file
TIFF Samples
Sample TIFF images in different aspect ratios and themes with high-quality uncompressed format
title token tiff
image
Web Image Processing Python Samples
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preferred input family image
image
AVIF Samples
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preferred input family image
image
WebP Samples
Sample WebP images in different aspect ratios and resolutions
preferred input family image
image

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FAQ

What is the difference between TIFF and HEIF?

TIFF is an uncompressed or losslessly compressed format ideal for printing and archiving, while HEIF is a modern format designed for high-efficiency storage and web use.

Can I keep my original EXIF data?

Yes, simply check the 'Keep Metadata' box before starting the conversion to preserve your original EXIF, IPTC, and XMP data.

What does the CPU Effort setting do?

The CPU effort slider (0-9) controls how much processing power is used for compression; higher values result in better compression efficiency but take longer to process.

Does this tool support 10-bit or 12-bit color depth?

Yes, you can select your desired bit depth from the dropdown menu to match your source file requirements.

Is there a limit to the file size I can upload?

You can upload TIFF files up to 100MB in size for conversion.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/tiff-to-heif

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile file (Upload required) Yes -
quality range No Quality level (1-100, higher = better quality)
lossless checkbox No Use lossless compression for perfect quality
effort range No CPU effort (0=fastest, 9=slowest/best compression)
chromaSubsampling select No -
bitdepth select No -
keepMetadata checkbox No Preserve original image metadata (EXIF, IPTC, XMP)

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/tiff-to-heif to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-tiff-to-heif": {
      "name": "tiff-to-heif",
      "description": "Convert TIFF images to HEIF format with advanced compression options and quality settings",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=tiff-to-heif",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]