TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) was created in 1986 by Aldus Corporation. It uses lossless compression and supports up to 48-bit color depth. TIFF is the industry standard for professional photography and print publishing.

What is the difference between PNG and TIFF?

Both are lossless. TIFF produces 2-5x larger files, supports higher color depth, and carries richer metadata. PNG is universally supported and produces smaller files.

Will converting PNG to TIFF lose quality?

No. Both formats are lossless. Every pixel is preserved exactly. The visual output is identical.

Is TIFF larger than PNG?

Yes, typically 2-5x larger. TIFF files often use less efficient compression and support higher color depth, both of which increase file size.

Can I convert multiple PNG files at once?

Yes. Batch conversion is fully supported. Upload multiple PNG files and download all converted TIFFs together.

Does TIFF support transparency?

Yes, TIFF supports alpha transparency, so a transparent PNG produces a transparent TIFF. This is preserved during conversion.

Why would I need TIFF instead of PNG?

Some print workflows, publishing pipelines, and archival systems require TIFF specifically. TIFF also supports richer metadata and higher color depths that PNG doesn't.

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About PNG to TIFF conversion

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) was created in 1996 as an open, lossless image format. It preserves every pixel exactly, supports transparency, and is universally supported. PNG is the standard for logos, screenshots, and web graphics.

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) was created in 1986 by Aldus Corporation (now Adobe). It is the gold standard for professional photography, print publishing, and archival preservation. TIFF supports up to 48-bit color depth and stores images with lossless compression, but produces much larger files.

Why Convert PNG to TIFF?

TIFF is required by professional print workflows, publishing pipelines, archival systems, and specific imaging software. When you need to submit an image to a print house, a document management system, or an archival archive, TIFF is often the required format.

Common cases: submitting artwork to a print shop, archiving web graphics in a preservation-grade format, preparing images for medical or scientific imaging workflows, and converting PNG screenshots for use in professional document pipelines.

PNG vs TIFF — The Differences

Both PNG and TIFF are lossless. The visual output is identical — every pixel is preserved exactly. The main differences: - **File size**: TIFF files are typically 2-5x larger - **Color depth**: TIFF supports up to 48-bit; PNG supports up to 24-bit + alpha - **Metadata**: TIFF supports rich metadata (EXIF, IPTC, XMP); PNG has limited metadata - **Compatibility**: PNG is universal; TIFF is professional-only

How to Convert PNG to TIFF

Upload your PNG file using the tool on this page. ConvertFileBox processes it server-side and provides a .tiff download instantly. Batch conversion works. Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour.

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PNG vs TIFF: at a glance

Property	PNG	TIFF
Compression	lossless	lossless
Transparency	Yes	Yes
Animation	No	No
Color depth	up to 48-bit	up to 48-bit
Created by	PNG Development Group	Aldus Corporation
Introduced	1996	1986
Best for	logos, screenshots, web graphics, icons	print publishing, professional photography, archival preservation, medical scanning

Both PNG and TIFF use lossless compression, so no image data is lost during conversion. PNG files are typically larger, while TIFF offers broader compatibility.