PDF to TIFF Converter

Convert PDF to TIFF Online

Rasterize every page of a PDF into high-resolution TIFF images — the lossless format that document-management systems, fax gateways, medical-imaging platforms, and print prepress still expect. A multi-page PDF becomes one TIFF per page, delivered together as a ZIP; if you need every page bundled inside a single file, keep it as a PDF, because TIFF here is one image per page. Be clear-eyed about the trade-off: TIFF pages are flat raster images, so the selectable text and live links in your PDF become pixels. Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically after a few hours — no sign-up, no watermark, never shared.

How to Convert PDF to TIFF

1. Upload Your PDF File: Drag and drop your PDF onto the page or click "+ Add Files." Drop several PDFs to convert them in one batch with the same settings.
2. Set the Conversion Quality (DPI): Pick the rendering resolution under Conversion Quality. 300 DPI is the print-ready default; choose 200 DPI for office faxing and lighter files, or 400-600 DPI when small text needs to survive OCR.
3. Choose Compression Type and Bit Depth: Leave Compression Type on LZW for lossless general use, pick CCITT Fax 4 with 1-bit (Black & White) for true bilevel fax/archive output, or JPEG for the smallest color files. Keep Bit Depth at 8-bit unless you need 16-bit precision.
4. Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and download your TIFF. No sign-up, no watermark.

PDF vs TIFF — What Changes in the Conversion

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my multi-page PDF become one multi-page TIFF or separate files?

A multi-page PDF is converted into one TIFF per page, delivered as a single ZIP. The TIFF specification (revision 6.0, 1992) can store multiple images, or "subfiles," inside one file, but this converter writes one image per page; if you need all pages in one container, use PDF.

Why can't I select or search the text in the TIFF afterward?

Converting PDF to TIFF rasterizes each page: vector glyphs and embedded fonts are painted into a fixed pixel grid, so there is no longer a text layer to select, copy, or search. This is inherent to any image format, not a limitation of the tool. If you need the words back, run OCR on the TIFF, or keep a PDF copy — and convert higher (400-600 DPI) so small type stays legible for the OCR engine.

Which compression type should I pick — LZW, CCITT Fax 4, or JPEG?

LZW is the lossless default and a safe choice for mixed color or grayscale documents. CCITT Group 4 (Fax 4) is lossless but works only on 1-bit black-and-white pages — in our testing it shrinks a scanned text page far below the same page stored with LZW, because Group 4 is purpose-built for bilevel data and is the native compression of fax machines. That makes it ideal for scanned text and archives. JPEG gives the smallest color output but is lossy, so avoid it for archival masters or anything destined for OCR.

What DPI should I use for archiving versus faxing?

For long-term archival masters, 300 DPI is the common baseline and 400-600 DPI is used when fine detail or reliable OCR matters. Standard fax is 200 DPI (roughly 204x196), so 200 DPI keeps files small and faithful to fax workflows. Higher DPI multiplies pixel count and file size quickly, so match the resolution to the destination rather than maxing it out.

Is there a file size limit, and is the upload private?

There is no sign-up and no watermark; the practical constraint on a very large PDF is upload size and your connection speed, not a hard page cap. Your file travels over an encrypted (TLS) connection, is processed on our servers, and is deleted automatically after a few hours — never shared or made public. Need the round trip instead? Convert TIFF back to PDF, or if you just want web-friendly page images, convert PDF to PNG.