AVIF to TIFF Converter

Convert AVIF to TIFF Online

AVIF is a small, web-optimized format built on the AV1 codec, but most print labs, scanning workflows, and desktop-publishing tools (InDesign, QuarkXPress, older Photoshop pipelines) expect TIFF. This converter rewraps your AVIF pixels into a lossless TIFF so they drop straight into a print or archival workflow. One honest caveat up front: TIFF preserves every pixel the AVIF currently holds, but it cannot rebuild detail that AVIF's lossy compression already discarded — you get a faithful, editable copy, not a higher-resolution original.

How to Convert AVIF to TIFF

1. Upload Your AVIF File: Drag and drop your AVIF onto the page or click "Add Files." You can queue several at once and they all convert with the same settings.
2. Pick a Compression Type: Under Advanced Options, choose how the TIFF stores its data. LZW and Deflate (ZIP) are lossless and widely compatible; "None" writes a fully uncompressed TIFF for maximum interoperability; JPEG is lossy but produces the smallest file.
3. Set Bit Depth and DPI (Optional): Choose 8-bit or 16-bit per channel, and set the Conversion Quality (DPI) tag — 300 DPI is the common target for print.
4. Convert and Download: Click Convert and save your TIFF. No sign-up, no watermark.

AVIF vs TIFF at a Glance

Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically after a few hours — never shared or made public.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which compression type should I pick for an archival TIFF?

For preservation, use LZW or Deflate (both lossless) or "None" for a fully uncompressed file. The Library of Congress lists TIFF as its top preferred format for still-image preservation and recommends keeping the highest bit depth available, so avoid the JPEG compression option for anything you intend to archive — it re-encodes the image lossily.

Will converting AVIF to TIFF improve the image quality?

No. The TIFF is a lossless container for whatever pixels the AVIF already holds, so it can't recover detail that AVIF's lossy encoding discarded. What you gain is an editable, print-ready file that won't lose more quality each time you save it — unlike re-exporting a lossy AVIF.

Should I export 8-bit or 16-bit TIFF?

If your AVIF is a standard 8-bit web image, 8-bit TIFF matches it exactly and keeps the file smaller. Choose 16-bit only if the source was a 10- or 12-bit AVIF or you plan heavy tonal editing (large curves or exposure moves), where the extra precision keeps gradients smooth. Note that 16-bit roughly doubles the file size versus 8-bit.

Why is my TIFF so much larger than the AVIF?

That is expected. AVIF leans on the AV1 codec for aggressive compression, while a lossless TIFF stores far more raw data — an uncompressed TIFF can be ten times the size of the AVIF or more. LZW or Deflate compression shrinks it somewhat without losing quality. If the result is too large to email or share, run the TIFF through our image compressor.

Does the TIFF keep transparency from the AVIF?

If the AVIF has an alpha channel, the converter writes it into the TIFF's alpha sample, so transparency is preserved. Keep in mind TIFF has no concept of editable layers — everything is flattened into a single raster image, which is normal for print and archival use.

Is there a file size limit, and is this private?

In our testing a typical 12-megapixel 8-bit AVIF produced a roughly 35 MB uncompressed TIFF. The practical limit is upload time rather than a hard cap. Every file is sent over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically after a few hours — no account needed. If you only need a smaller lossless web copy instead of a print TIFF, convert AVIF to PNG instead.