TIFF to PNG Converter
Convert TIFF images to high-quality PNG — instantly and free.
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How to convert TIFF to PNG
- Upload one or more TIFF files (up to 50 MB total).
- Click 'Convert to PNG' — finishes in under 2 seconds per file.
- Download PNG files individually, or grab all as a ZIP.
Quick fact about TIFF
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.
Why convert TIFF to PNG?
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.
TIFF vs PNG
| 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 |
Technical details
| 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 |
How the conversion works
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.
When to convert TIFF to PNG
- Converting TIFF scans for use on the web.
- Preparing TIFF images for editing in software that prefers PNG input.
- Archiving TIFF images in a web-compatible format.
- Using TIFF files in websites, apps, or documents.
- Converting TIFF images with transparency for design work.
- Feeding TIFF assets into workflows that require PNG.
- Reducing TIFF file size while keeping lossless quality.
Quality considerations
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.
Limitations and caveats
- PNG files are still much larger than JPG or WebP for the same image.
- Very large TIFF files (over 50 MB) are rejected.
- 16-bit TIFF precision is reduced to 8-bit in PNG output.
- Multipage TIFF files convert only the first page.
- Very old software may not handle large PNG files efficiently.
Compatibility
- PNG opens natively on every OS and in every image editor.
- Universal browser support since 1996.
- Native import in Photoshop, GIMP, Affinity, Illustrator, Figma, Sketch.
- Accepted by every CMS, marketplace, and upload form.
- Ideal for web delivery, editing, and transparency preservation.
Tips for best results
- PNG preserves TIFF quality losslessly — every pixel intact.
- For web use, PNG is 5-10x smaller than TIFF.
- For maximum compression with lossless quality, use TIFF → WebP (lossless mode).
- For further compression with acceptable quality loss, use TIFF → JPG.
- Batch-convert up to 50 MB of TIFF files at once.
Common problems and fixes
- PNG is still large
- PNG is lossless, so files remain larger than JPG or WebP. For smaller files, use TIFF → WebP or TIFF → JPG.
- 16-bit TIFF precision is lost
- PNG supports 16-bit per channel, but our converter outputs 8-bit for web compatibility. For high-precision work, keep the TIFF.
- Multipage TIFF becomes single-page PNG
- PNG doesn't support multiple pages. Our converter extracts the first page. For multipage, use a PDF conversion instead.
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Last reviewed: 2026-10-01