Convert PNG to TIFF

PNG to TIFF converter that runs entirely in your browser. 100% free, no signup, no upload — your files never leave your device. One-click batch conversion.

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About formats

PNG

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless raster image format that supports alpha-channel transparency. PNG is the standard choice for web graphics, logos, and UI elements where sharp edges and transparency matter, and it produces no loss in quality across saves.

Developer: PNG Development Group (W3C)
Initial release: 1996
Compression: Lossless
Color depth: up to 16-bit per channel
Transparency: Yes
Animation: Yes

Best for

Web graphics and logos
UI elements with transparency
Screenshots and diagrams
Sharp-edged graphics with text
Lossless image preservation

Pros

+Lossless compression with no quality loss
+Alpha-channel transparency support
+Up to 16-bit per channel color
+Open W3C standard

Cons

−Larger files than JPG for photos
−Not ideal for complex photographs
−No EXIF metadata by default in some tools
−Animations limited to APNG

TIFF

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a flexible, high-quality raster format widely used in professional photography, scanning, and publishing. TIFF supports lossless compression, multiple pages per file, and a very high color depth, making it the format of choice for print and archival workflows.

Developer: Aldus Corporation (Adobe)
Initial release: 1986
Compression: Lossy or lossless
Color depth: up to 16-bit
Transparency: Yes
Animation: No

Best for

Professional photography workflows
Print-ready image production
High-quality scanning and archival
Multi-page document imaging
Publishing and prepress

Pros

+Lossless compression option
+Supports very high color depth
+Multiple pages per file
+Standard in print and publishing

Cons

−Large file sizes
−Complex format with many variants
−Not suited for web display
−Some variants lack universal reader support

How to convert PNG to TIFF

1
Select PNG files from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, a URL, or by dragging them onto the page.
2
Choose tiff — or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported).
3
Let the file convert, then download your tiff file right away.

PNG vs TIFF

Property	PNG	TIFF
Compression	Lossless	Lossy or lossless
Transparency	Yes	Yes
Animation	Yes	No
Color depth	up to 16-bit per channel	up to 16-bit
Open format	Yes	Yes

When to use PNG vs TIFF

PNG

Web graphics and logos
UI elements with transparency
Screenshots and diagrams
Sharp-edged graphics with text
Lossless image preservation

TIFF

Professional photography workflows
Print-ready image production
High-quality scanning and archival
Multi-page document imaging
Publishing and prepress

Use cases for PNG → TIFF

Web graphics and logos
UI elements with transparency
Screenshots and diagrams
Sharp-edged graphics with text
Lossless image preservation
Professional photography workflows
Print-ready image production
High-quality scanning and archival
Multi-page document imaging
Publishing and prepress

Frequently Asked Questions

Is converting PNG to TIFF free?

Yes. This PNG → TIFF converter runs entirely in your browser and is completely free — no account, no credits, no watermark.

Which devices and platforms can I use to convert PNG to TIFF?

Any modern device with a current web browser: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone and iPad. There is nothing to install — the conversion happens locally.

Are my PNG files uploaded to a server?

No. Files never leave your device. The entire PNG → TIFF conversion runs locally in your browser, so your data stays private.

Can I convert multiple PNG files at once?

Yes — batch conversion is supported. Add as many PNG files as you like and convert them to TIFF in one pass, then download the results together.

What is the maximum file size?

There is no fixed server-side limit because the conversion happens in your browser. Practical limits depend on the available memory and CPU of your device.

Will converting PNG to TIFF reduce the quality?

Because both formats use lossy compression, the TIFF output will not bring back any quality that has already been lost in your PNG file. Avoid repeated re-encoding to keep the best quality.

Will transparency be preserved when converting PNG to TIFF?

Yes. Both PNG and TIFF support alpha-channel transparency, so transparent areas of your file are kept unchanged in the TIFF output.

Will the converted TIFF file be smaller than the PNG?

Usually yes. Converting from a lossless or uncompressed format to a lossy one dramatically reduces file size. Typical savings range from 50% to 90%, depending on the quality setting you choose.

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FORMATS

200+ Formats

Supports a wide variety of formats including images, documents, audio, video, and more.

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