PNG to TIFF Converter
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Need help?How to Convert PNG to TIFF Online
- Upload Your PNG File: Drag and drop or click "Add Files" to select PNG files. Photos, screenshots, scans, design exports, and transparent assets all work. Batch is supported — drop in an entire folder.
- Pick a TIFF Compression Type: Choose None (uncompressed, largest, fastest) for archival and prepress; LZW (lossless, ~50% size) for general-purpose; DEFLATE / Zstd for modern lossless; JPEG / JP2K for lossy compression at smaller sizes; PackBits for legacy Mac compatibility; CCITT Fax 4 for 1-bit black-and-white scans.
- Resize, Set DPI, Choose Bit Depth (Optional): Pick a resolution preset, scale by percentage, or set custom width × height. Set DPI from 72 / 96 (screen) up to 300 / 600 / 1200 (print). Adjust bit depth for higher-precision archival or scientific work.
- Convert and Download: Click Convert. Files convert on our servers and download individually or as a ZIP — no sign-up, no watermark.
Why Convert PNG to TIFF?
PNG and TIFF are both lossless raster formats, but they live in different worlds. PNG is the web's go-to for transparency and graphics. TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is the print, prepress, archival, and scientific-imaging standard — every tool from Photoshop to medical PACS systems to government document scanners speaks TIFF. Common reasons people convert PNG → TIFF:
- Professional print workflows — Print shops, magazines, books, and prepress systems require TIFF. Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, and packaging RIPs all expect TIFF for high-resolution print assets.
- CMYK color space — TIFF can store CMYK separations directly; PNG is RGB-only. If a printer asks for CMYK assets, you need TIFF.
- Long-term archival in regulated industries — Legal e-discovery, medical imaging (alongside DICOM), insurance claims, government records, and historical preservation all standardize on TIFF because it's been stable since 1986 and decoders are guaranteed for decades.
- Multi-page documents — TIFF can pack many pages into a single file (common for scanned legal documents and faxes). PNG is one image per file.
- Scientific and GIS imaging — Geospatial software (QGIS, ArcGIS), microscopy, and astronomy tools handle TIFF natively, often with multi-channel or multi-spectral data.
- Sending PNGs to a print service that "doesn't accept PNG" — Some shops auto-reject PNG uploads; converting to TIFF is the simplest fix.
PNG vs TIFF — Format Comparison
| Property | PNG | TIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless (DEFLATE) | Lossless (LZW, DEFLATE, ZSTD, PackBits, CCITT) or lossy (JPEG, JP2K) |
| Color spaces | RGB, indexed, grayscale | RGB, CMYK, LAB, grayscale, palette, multi-channel |
| Transparency | Yes (alpha channel) | Yes (alpha channel) |
| Multi-page | No | Yes (multi-image TIFF) |
| Bit depth | 8 / 16 bit per channel | 1 / 8 / 16 / 32 bit per channel |
| Typical web/UI use | Universal | Rare — most browsers don't render TIFF |
| Pro print acceptance | Limited | Universal |
| Archival longevity | Stable since 1996 | Stable since 1986 — preferred for long-term archives |
TIFF Compression Choice
| Compression | Size | Quality | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | Largest | Lossless | True archival, prepress masters, scientific data |
| LZW | ~50% | Lossless | General-purpose TIFF — universal compatibility |
| DEFLATE / Zstd | ~40% | Lossless | Modern workflows where decoders are recent |
| JPEG inside TIFF | ~10-15% | Lossy | Photo-heavy archives where size matters |
| PackBits | ~80% | Lossless | Legacy Mac systems, simple images |
| CCITT Fax 4 | Tiny | Lossless (1-bit only) | Black-and-white scans, fax documents |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is converting PNG to TIFF lossless?
Yes — when you choose a lossless compression type (None, LZW, DEFLATE, Zstd, PackBits, or CCITT for 1-bit), the TIFF is bit-identical to the source PNG's pixel data. Only the JPEG and JP2K compression modes inside TIFF are lossy. The default lossless modes preserve every pixel exactly.
Why is the TIFF larger than the PNG?
PNG uses DEFLATE compression by default — a tightly tuned algorithm well-suited to PNG's typical content. TIFF supports several compressions, and "None" or "PackBits" produces larger files than PNG's DEFLATE. Pick LZW or DEFLATE compression in TIFF for the closest match to PNG's file size, or switch to JPEG-inside-TIFF for smaller (lossy) files.
Does the TIFF preserve PNG transparency?
Yes. PNG's alpha channel maps directly to TIFF's alpha channel. The output TIFF retains transparency that opens correctly in Photoshop, GIMP, Affinity Photo, and most pro image editors. Some basic TIFF viewers strip alpha — that's a viewer limitation, not a conversion issue.
Will the file be in CMYK or RGB?
By default, TIFF output preserves the source PNG's RGB color space. If you need CMYK for print, you'll need an editor (Photoshop, Affinity Photo) to perform the color-space conversion since CMYK requires a target ICC profile and rendering intent that depends on the print process. PNG → TIFF (RGB) → editor → TIFF (CMYK) is the typical workflow.
What DPI should I pick?
72 / 96 DPI for screen-only use. 150 DPI for inkjet draft prints. 300 DPI for high-quality offset printing, brochures, and magazines. 600+ DPI for fine-art prints and large-format work. Note: changing DPI without resampling only updates metadata — the pixel grid stays the same. Resampling up doesn't add real detail.
Can I batch convert multiple PNGs at once?
Yes — drop in entire folders of PNGs. Each file converts in parallel on our servers and downloads individually or as a single ZIP. Settings can apply uniformly or be set per-file. Useful when prepping a project's worth of assets for a print vendor.
Why does my legal / medical / insurance system require TIFF instead of PNG?
Industry archival standards (PDF/A, ISO 19005 for documents; DICOM-adjacent workflows for medical) settled on TIFF in the 1990s and have not migrated. TIFF's stability, multi-page support, CCITT Fax 4 1-bit compression for scanned text, and decades-long decoder availability make it the safer long-horizon choice for content that must remain legible in 50 years.
Can I convert TIFF back to PNG?
Yes — see TIFF to PNG for the reverse direction, useful when bringing print-archive assets onto the web.