Convert TIFF images to high-quality PNG — instantly and free.
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Both TIFF and PNG are lossless, so TIFF → PNG preserves every pixel exactly. The advantage is that PNG is a web-native format — TIFF is not supported by browsers. A TIFF → PNG conversion keeps the lossless quality while gaining web delivery.
TIFF is the professional standard for print production, publishing, and archival storage — but no browser supports it. PNG is also lossless (every pixel is preserved), supports transparency, and works in every browser and web platform. Converting TIFF to PNG gives you the same lossless quality in a format you can actually use on the web or in design workflows. The trade-off is file size: PNG files are typically 5-10x smaller than TIFF but still larger than lossy formats.
| Attribute | TIFF | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Aldus / Adobe | PNG Development Group |
| Compression | LZW or uncompressed | DEFLATE (zlib) |
| Typical file size | Very large | 5-10x smaller than TIFF |
| Alpha channel | Supported (8/16-bit) | Supported (8-bit) |
| Browser support | None (not web-native) | Universal since 1996 |
| Best for | Print, archival | Web, editing, transparency |
| Input format | TIFF, TIF (LZW or uncompressed) |
| Output format | PNG (Portable Network Graphics) |
| Compression | Lossless (zlib) |
| Transparency | Preserved (8-bit alpha) |
| Typical size change | ~5-10x smaller than source TIFF |
| Browser support | Universal since 1996 |
| Max file size | 50 MB per file |
| Batch processing | Supported |
| File retention | Auto-deleted after conversion |
The converter decodes the TIFF (LZW or uncompressed) and writes it as an uncompressed PNG using zlib compression. Every pixel of the decoded TIFF is preserved exactly — no quality loss occurs. TIFF's alpha channel is preserved as PNG's 8-bit alpha channel.
PNG output is lossless — every pixel of the decoded TIFF is preserved exactly. This makes PNG ideal for editing workflows and archival when you need a web-compatible format. TIFF is still the best choice for print masters; PNG is better for web delivery and general editing.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-01