How do I convert PNG to TIFF?

Upload your PNG file above. It is converted to TIFF automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.

Does converting PNG to TIFF lose quality?

No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel is kept exactly.

Will the TIFF keep the transparent background?

Yes. TIFF supports smooth, partial transparency, so transparent areas stay transparent.

PNG or TIFF: which should I use?

Use PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs. Use TIFF for print production, scanning and long-term archiving. Keep in mind the main drawback of TIFF: very large files that web browsers won’t display.

PNG stores every pixel exactly and supports smooth transparency, which makes it the go-to format for screenshots, logos and graphics, at the cost of large files for photos.

Is the PNG to TIFF converter free?

Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

Convert PNG to TIFF — Lossless TIFF for Print

Convert PNG to TIFF online for lossless files ready for print and archiving. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert PNG to TIFF?

Transparent areas stay transparent: TIFF supports smooth, partial transparency just like PNG.
TIFF is made for print production, scanning and long-term archiving.

What to expect when converting PNG to TIFF

Expect a bigger file: TIFF usually takes more space than PNG for the same picture.
Your original PNG file isn’t changed: you download a new TIFF copy.

PNG vs TIFF

Feature	PNG	TIFF
Full name	Portable Network Graphics	Tagged Image File Format
Origin	Published as a W3C standard in 1996	Created by Aldus in 1986, now maintained by Adobe
Compression	Lossless	Lossless (LZW) or uncompressed
Transparency	Yes — smooth, partial transparency	Yes — smooth, partial transparency
Animation	No	No
Colour	Up to 16 bits per channel	Up to 16 bits per channel, RGB or CMYK
Where it opens	All browsers, phones, computers and image editors	Photo editors, print and scanning software; most browsers don’t display it
Best for	screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs	print production, scanning and long-term archiving
Main drawback	large files for photographs	very large files that web browsers won’t display

In short: choose PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs; choose TIFF for print production, scanning and long-term archiving.

Handing over PNG artwork as TIFF for layout and print

Since PNG and TIFF are both lossless, this conversion is about acceptance, not quality: layout workflows, print shops and document archives often standardize on TIFF and turn a PNG away. Every pixel transfers exactly, and transparency carries into the TIFF too, which matters for cut-out product shots and logos a designer will place over other content.

Expect the TIFF to be bigger than the PNG in most cases, since PNG squeezes graphics very efficiently. The pixel dimensions don't change, so measure them against the print size before you send: a 1200-pixel logo covers only 4 inches at 300 pixels per inch. If the art only exists small, consider enlarging it with the AI upscaler and checking the edges before converting.

Browsers can't show TIFF, so the page offers the file with its name and size rather than a preview. Open it in your photo editor and confirm the transparent areas are still transparent. If the recipient takes PDF for a print proof instead, a one-page PDF from the same PNG needs no extra software to view.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert PNG to TIFF?: Upload your PNG file above. It is converted to TIFF automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.
Does converting PNG to TIFF lose quality?: No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel is kept exactly.
Will the TIFF keep the transparent background?: Yes. TIFF supports smooth, partial transparency, so transparent areas stay transparent.
PNG or TIFF: which should I use?: Use PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs. Use TIFF for print production, scanning and long-term archiving. Keep in mind the main drawback of TIFF: very large files that web browsers won’t display.
What is a PNG file?: PNG stores every pixel exactly and supports smooth transparency, which makes it the go-to format for screenshots, logos and graphics, at the cost of large files for photos.
Is the PNG to TIFF converter free?: Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

What you can do with PNG to TIFF

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

Convert PNG files to TIFF online
Keep every pixel with lossless TIFF output
Switch to any other output format in Settings
Batch-convert many PNG files into one ZIP
Preview the result before you download

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Settings reference

Available controls for PNG to TIFF.

Settings

Output formatDropdown: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Options: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
QualitySliderRange: 20–100 · Default: 90: For JPG, WebP, AVIF and image-to-PDF output: higher keeps more detail but makes a bigger file; 60–80 suits most photos. Documents (Publisher, XPS, EPS…) become PDFs with every page and sharp text, with no quality setting.
Lossless modeOn / Off: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
Background fillColor picker: For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).