TIFF to PNG Converter

Convert TIFF images to PNG with lossless quality preservation. Web-compatible output with transparency support.

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Max file size: 10MB · Max 2 files at once

TIFF is the gold standard for print and archival imaging, but it is not compatible with web browsers or most sharing platforms. PNG preserves your image quality with lossless compression while adding web compatibility and transparency support. ConvertFile processes the conversion on our secure server using Sharp.

How to Convert

Select or drag and drop your TIFF file

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Why Convert TIFF to PNG?

TIFF files cannot be displayed in web browsers and are not accepted by most sharing platforms, email clients, or social media. Converting to PNG gives you a web-compatible file with lossless compression, meaning no pixel data is lost in the process.

PNG is the right target format when quality preservation matters more than file size. Unlike JPG conversion, TIFF to PNG keeps every pixel intact and adds alpha channel transparency support. The resulting files are smaller than TIFF but larger than JPG, typically in the 1-10MB range for high-resolution images.

TIFF vs PNG Comparison

Aspect	TIFF	PNG
Compression	Lossless / Uncompressed	Lossless
File Size (photo)	10-50+ MB	1-10 MB
Transparency	Limited	Yes (alpha channel)
Best For	Print, scanning, archival	Web, editing, screenshots
Multi-page Support	Yes	No
Browser Support	Not supported	All browsers

What is TIFF?

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) was created by Aldus Corporation (now Adobe) in 1986. It is the standard format for professional photography, scanning, and print production. TIFF supports lossless compression (LZW, ZIP), uncompressed storage, multiple pages in a single file, CMYK and Lab color spaces, and extremely high bit depths (8, 16, 32-bit). These features make TIFF ideal for archival and print, but the resulting files are very large and not compatible with web browsers.

What is PNG?

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless image format created in 1996 as a patent-free alternative to GIF. It supports full-color images with an alpha channel for transparency. PNG files preserve every pixel exactly, which makes them ideal for screenshots, logos, UI elements, and graphics with sharp text. The trade-off is file size: PNG images are typically 3-5x larger than equivalent JPG files for photographic content.

Secure Server-Side Processing

Your TIFF files are processed on our secure server using Sharp, a high-performance image processing library, and temporarily stored. Files are automatically deleted within 1 hour. Server-side processing is required because browsers cannot natively decode TIFF files.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TIFF to PNG conversion lossless?

Yes. Both TIFF and PNG support lossless compression. The conversion preserves every pixel from your TIFF file. No quality is lost in the process.

How much smaller will the PNG be?

PNG files are typically 50-80% smaller than uncompressed TIFF files. A 30MB uncompressed TIFF might become 5-10MB as a PNG. LZW-compressed TIFF files will see smaller reductions.

Why PNG instead of JPG?

Choose PNG when you need lossless quality preservation, transparency support, or the image contains text, line art, or sharp edges. Choose JPG when file size is the priority and some quality loss is acceptable.

What happens to CMYK colors?

PNG only supports RGB color space. CMYK TIFF files are converted to RGB during processing. For print-critical work where CMYK accuracy is essential, keep the original TIFF.

Can I convert multi-page TIFF files?

The converter processes the first page of a multi-page TIFF. PNG does not support multiple pages. For multi-page documents, consider converting each page separately or using PDF.

Are my files secure?

Yes. Files are processed on our secure server and temporarily stored. They are automatically deleted within 1 hour of processing.

Does the PNG output support transparency?

Yes. PNG supports full alpha channel transparency. If your TIFF source has transparency data, it is preserved. Otherwise, you can add transparency later in any image editor.

Will the image dimensions change?

No. The output PNG has the exact same width and height as the input TIFF. Only the file format and compression method change.

Related Tools

TIFF → JPG

PNG → WebP

BMP → PNG

Why Convert TIFF to PNG?

Aspect

TIFF

PNG

Compression

Lossless / Uncompressed

Lossless

File Size (photo)

10-50+ MB

1-10 MB

Transparency

Limited

Yes (alpha channel)

Best For

Print, scanning, archival

Web, editing, screenshots

Multi-page Support

Yes

Browser Support

Not supported

All browsers