Image format
What is a .tif file?
TIFF written with the shorter extension. The contents follow the TIFF 6.0 specification, so scanners, print shops and publishing tools treat it exactly as they treat .tiff.
fileclay opens and writes TIF
When to use TIF
- Best for
- Scans, print workflows, and archives.
- Advantages
- High quality and flexible storage.
- Disadvantages
- Large files and limited browser preview.
Convert TIF files
From TIF
All 23 output formats: .png, .jpg, .webp, .bmp, .tiff, .gif, .tga, .jp2, .j2k, .j2c, .ico, .ppm, .pgm, .pbm, .pam, .qoi, .pcx, .exr, .sgi, .xbm, .jpeg, .pdf, .pptx
Conversions run in your browser. Files aren’t uploaded.
How to identify a .tif file
Files of this format start with these bytes, whatever their name says.
It’s read here, in your browser. Only the first bytes.
Your file
Questions about TIF
How do I convert my files to .tif?
Open the fileclay converter, drop your file in and pick .tif as the output format. It runs inside your browser with WebAssembly, so nothing is uploaded, there’s no account and no watermark.
Which formats can I convert TIF files into?
fileclay can write 24 formats from a TIF file, including PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, TIF and TIFF. Pick any of them as the output format when you drop the file in.
Is TIF lossless?
Yes. TIF keeps all the original data, so nothing is lost when the file is saved.
Does TIF support transparency?
Yes. TIF can store transparent areas.