Convert PNG to TIFF Online Free
Convert PNG to TIFF for professional archiving, printing, and lossless editing.
ToFormat — free online converter
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Max file size: 30MB · Up to 20 files at once
Why ToFormat?
Lossless Preservation
Both PNG and TIFF support lossless compression. Converting PNG to TIFF retains every pixel perfectly — ideal for archival masters and professional workflows.
Metadata & Layers
TIFF retains EXIF, IPTC, XMP metadata, and can store layers. If your PNG has metadata (like from screenshots or edited images), we transfer it to the TIFF.
Print-Ready
Print shops universally accept TIFF. Convert PNG to TIFF for high-resolution output with precise color fidelity, especially for graphics with transparency.
About the Formats
🖼️ What is PNG?
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless raster format created in 1996. It supports full alpha transparency, 24‑bit color, and is widely used for web graphics, logos, and screenshots. PNG is not always accepted in professional printing workflows.
All PNG conversion tools →📄 What is TIFF?
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a flexible, lossless format created in the 1980s. It supports multiple layers, various color depths, and compression options. It is the standard for printing, scanning, and digital archiving.
All TIFF conversion tools →How to Convert
Upload PNG
Drag and drop your PNG files. You can upload up to 20 at once.
Choose TIFF options
Select compression type (LZW, ZIP, or none) and color depth. LZW is recommended for compatibility.
Download TIFF
Your TIFF files are ready. Download individually or as ZIP. Files auto-delete in 10 minutes.
When to Convert PNG to TIFF
🖨️ Professional Printing
Printers require high-quality inputs. TIFF ensures your PNG image is delivered with full detail, color accuracy, and no compression artifacts.
💡 For web: try TIFF to PNG →📂 Digital Archiving
Libraries and museums use TIFF for preservation. Convert your PNG images to TIFF for long-term storage without generational loss.
💡 Smaller archive: PNG to WebP →🎨 Graphic Design
Design software (Photoshop, GIMP) handles TIFF natively with layers. Convert PNG to TIFF to continue editing in professional tools.
💡 Vector alternative: PNG to SVG →🔬 Medical & Scientific Imaging
TIFF is the standard in medical imaging (DICOM often wraps TIFF). Convert PNG to TIFF for compatibility with specialized software.
💡 Raw format: PNG to DNG →Format Comparison
| Format | PNG | TIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| File Size | Larger | Smaller |
TIFF files are larger than PNG, but they preserve every detail and offer wider professional support. For everyday sharing, stick with PNG to JPG. For lossless archival, PNG to TIFF is the gold standard.
💡 Pro Tips
- Use LZW compression in TIFF — it’s lossless and widely compatible, reducing file size without sacrificing quality.
- TIFF supports 16-bit per channel (48-bit color). If your PNG is 8-bit, you can upsample for editing headroom.
- Some applications expect multi-page TIFF. If you have multiple PNG images, you can combine them into one multi-page TIFF in advanced settings.
- PNG’s alpha channel is preserved in TIFF (if you choose uncompressed or ZIP). Great for graphics with transparency.
- For maximum metadata retention, ensure EXIF preservation is enabled. We keep camera settings, GPS, and copyright info from PNG if present.
- TIFF can be big — consider using ZIP compression (also lossless) which often beats LZW for photographic images.
How PNG to TIFF Conversion Works
PNG uses lossless compression (DEFLATE) and supports transparency via an alpha channel. TIFF is a container format that can store uncompressed or losslessly compressed image data. When you convert PNG to TIFF, our servers decode the PNG to raw pixels (preserving all detail) and then package that data into a TIFF wrapper with your chosen compression (LZW, ZIP, or none).
If your PNG contains metadata (EXIF, XMP, or text chunks), we transfer it to the TIFF’s metadata blocks. The entire process is lossless, ensuring your image remains pixel‑identical to the original.
Files are processed in memory and permanently deleted after 10 minutes.
PNG vs TIFF: Use Cases Compared
PNG is optimized for web delivery: small file size, good compression, and transparency. TIFF is optimized for preservation and print: large, lossless, and universally accepted in professional workflows.
Think of conversion as moving from a distribution format to an archival master. PNG is your lightweight copy for the web; TIFF is the safe deposit box.
Choosing the Right TIFF Compression
Uncompressed TIFF: huge files, fastest read/write. LZW: lossless, good for images with repeating patterns (logos, screenshots). ZIP (Deflate): also lossless, often better for photographic images. For maximum compatibility with older software, choose LZW or uncompressed.
Our converter lets you pick the compression that fits your workflow. Explore other TIFF tools for more options.