Convert BMP to TIFF
Convert BMP to TIFF with lossless compression — perfect for print, scanning, and professional archiving.
ToFormat — free online converter
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Max file size: 30MB · Up to 20 files at once
Why ToFormat?
Lossless Preservation
BMP stores raw pixels, TIFF with LZW compression retains every bit of quality while reducing file size. No artifacts, no generational loss – ideal for master copies.
Professional Print Ready
TIFF is the standard for prepress and printing. Convert your BMPs to CMYK TIFF (optional) with high bit depth, ready for professional output.
Batch Processing
Upload up to 20 BMP files at once. We'll convert them to TIFF with your chosen compression and package in a ZIP for easy download.
About the Formats
🖼️ What is BMP?
BMP (Bitmap) is a raster graphics format developed by Microsoft. It stores pixel data uncompressed (usually), resulting in large files but exact fidelity. It's the simplest format, supported everywhere, but impractical for web use due to size.
All BMP conversion tools →🖨️ What is TIFF?
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a flexible raster format widely used in publishing, scanning, and photography. It supports lossy and lossless compression (LZW, ZIP, JPEG), layers, alpha channels, and high bit depths (8/16/32-bit). TIFF is the go‑to format for archival and print.
All TIFF conversion tools →How to Convert
Upload your BMP
Click or drag and drop your BMP files. You can select up to 20 at once.
Choose TIFF settings
Select compression (LZW for lossless, ZIP, or none). Optionally set color space (RGB/CMYK) and bit depth (8/16-bit).
Download TIFF
Your TIFF files are ready. Download individually or as ZIP. Files auto‑delete in 10 minutes.
When to Convert BMP to TIFF
🖨️ Professional Printing
Convert BMP to CMYK TIFF with LZW compression for high‑quality prints. Ideal for brochures, posters, and photo books.
💡 For web use: BMP to JPG →📠 Scanning & Archival
Preserve scanned documents or old BMPs in TIFF format. Lossless compression saves space while maintaining every detail.
💡 Smaller archive: BMP to PNG →🎨 Graphic Design
Designers often need TIFF for layers and alpha channels. Convert BMP to TIFF to integrate into professional workflows (Photoshop, InDesign).
💡 Need layers? Keep BMP (no layers) →🔬 Scientific Imaging
TIFF supports high bit depths (16‑bit) and metadata, making it perfect for medical or scientific imaging where precision matters.
💡 Back to BMP: TIFF to BMP →Format Comparison
| Format | BMP | TIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| File Size | Larger | Smaller |
TIFF with LZW compression is lossless and widely supported in professional software. For web delivery, consider BMP to JPG or BMP to WebP for smaller files.
💡 Pro Tips
- Choose LZW compression for lossless size reduction – typical savings 30‑50% without any quality loss.
- If you need CMYK color space for print, enable it in advanced options. RGB is default and works for most uses.
- For maximum compatibility with older software, use uncompressed TIFF (file will be huge). LZW is safe for most modern apps.
- TIFF supports layers and alpha channels – if your source BMP had transparency (rare), we preserve it in 32‑bit TIFF.
- Convert in batch mode – upload multiple BMPs and download all TIFFs as a ZIP archive.
- We strip metadata by default for privacy, but you can keep EXIF by toggling the option (BMP rarely contains metadata).
- For photographic BMPs, consider using JPEG compression in TIFF (lossy, but smaller) if quality loss is acceptable.
How BMP to TIFF Conversion Works
BMP stores pixel data as raw RGB values without compression, leading to large files. TIFF is a container format that can apply various compression algorithms. When you convert, our server decodes the BMP into raw pixels, then encodes it as a TIFF using the compression you select (LZW, ZIP, or none). LZW is a lossless method that finds repeated patterns, significantly reducing file size without altering image data.
All processing is done in memory, and your files are permanently deleted after 10 minutes.
BMP vs TIFF: Key Differences
Compression: BMP is usually uncompressed → huge. TIFF supports lossless (LZW, ZIP) and lossy (JPEG) compression, allowing much smaller files while preserving quality.
Color depth & profiles: BMP up to 24‑bit; TIFF supports 8/16/32‑bit per channel, CMYK, ICC profiles – essential for professional print.
Features: TIFF can contain layers, alpha channels, multiple pages; BMP is simple and flat.
Use cases: BMP for simple storage/legacy; TIFF for archiving, printing, and professional imaging.
When to Convert BMP to TIFF
Convert BMP to TIFF when you need a high‑quality, losslessly compressed master for print, scanning, or archival. TIFF is the preferred format for prepress, medical imaging, and long‑term storage. Always keep the original BMP if you need the simplest format, but for professional work TIFF is superior.
Our TIFF to BMP converter lets you go back to BMP when needed (e.g., for legacy software).