The Gold Standard for Printing and Archiving

In the digital world, we often sacrifice quality to save space. We use JPEGs to make websites load fast and PNGs for simple logos. But when it comes to the physical world—printing a magazine, archiving a historical contract, or developing a billboard—space doesn't matter. Quality matters.

The Images to TIFF Converter is the tool for professionals. It transforms your digital images into the Tagged Image File Format (TIFF). This format is famous for being "lossless," meaning it saves every single pixel exactly as it is, without blurring or compressing the details. It is the format trusted by photographers, publishers, and librarians worldwide.

The Science of TIFF: No More Compromises

To understand why you should use TIFF, you need to understand what happens when you save other files.

Lossy vs. Lossless

Imagine folding a piece of paper to fit it in your pocket. When you unfold it, it has creases. This is like a JPEG. It compresses the image to make it small, but it leaves "artifacts" (creases) that ruin the quality if you look closely.

TIFF is like carrying the paper flat in a briefcase. It takes up much more space, but when you take it out, it is pristine. There are no creases, no blur, and no lost data.

JPEG vs. TIFF: The Showdown

Is it worth the extra file size? Here is how they stack up:

Who Uses TIFF Converters?

This tool isn't for Instagram selfies. It is built for specific, professional workflows:

1. The Print Shop

If you send a JPEG to a professional printer, they might reject it because the colors will look muddy. Converting your design to TIFF ensures that the sharp text and vibrant colors you see on screen are exactly what gets printed on the paper.

2. The Photographer

After shooting in RAW and editing in Lightroom, photographers often export their "Master Copy" as a TIFF. This is the file they keep forever, while they make smaller JPEG copies to post on Facebook.

3. The Archivist / Librarian

When scanning historical documents, museums use TIFF. Why? Because 100 years from now, a JPEG might look pixelated on future screens, but a TIFF will still have all the original scan data.

How to Convert Images to TIFF

Creating a professional-grade file doesn't have to be hard. Here is the process:

Step 1: Upload

Choose your file (JPG, PNG, or PDF). Tip: If you are combining multiple scans, you can upload several images at once to create a Multipage TIFF.

Step 2: Process

Our engine decompresses your image data. It expands the compressed blocks back into a full pixel map, preparing it for the high-quality TIFF container.

Step 3: Download

Save the file. Warning: The file will be much larger than your original. This is normal and a sign of high quality.

Troubleshooting Common TIFF Issues

Because TIFF files are so powerful, they can sometimes be tricky to handle on normal computers.

Issue: "I can't email the file."

The Reality: Email attachments usually have a limit of 25MB. A single high-quality TIFF can easily be 50MB or 100MB.

The Fix: Use a file transfer service (like WeTransfer) or zip the file. If you just need to show someone the image, convert a copy to JPEG or PDF for emailing.

Issue: "My phone won't open it."

The Reality: Most mobile phones (iOS and Android) do not have native support for viewing TIFF files in the photo gallery.

The Fix: You will need to download a specific "Document Viewer" app, or convert the file to PDF to view it on mobile.

Issue: "The background turned white."

The Reality: While TIFF can support transparency, many simple image viewers don't know how to display it, so they fill the transparent area with white.

The Fix: Open the file in professional software like Photoshop or GIMP to verify that the transparency is still there.

Secure and Private Conversion

We treat your professional documents with care:

• No Peeking: The conversion is fully automated. No human ever sees your contracts, scans, or photos.
• Auto-Delete: We purge files from our server after 1-2 hours. We do not store your data.
• Encryption: Your files are uploaded via a secure SSL connection, keeping them safe from hackers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Multipage TIFF?

It is a single file that contains multiple images, acting like a digital book. It is very common for scanned invoices and medical records. Our tool can merge multiple JPGs into one Multipage TIFF.

Is TIFF better than PDF?

For Images: Yes, TIFF is higher quality and easier to edit.
For Documents: No, PDF is better because it supports searchable text and is smaller in size.

Does this tool support compression?

Yes. By default, we often use LZW Compression. This is a special type of "lossless" compression. It makes the file smaller without deleting any pixels, giving you the best of both worlds.

Can I convert TIFF back to JPG?

Absolutely. If you have a huge TIFF file that is taking up too much space, use our Convert to JPEG tool to shrink it down for easy sharing.