How do I convert TIFF to AVIF?

Upload your TIFF file above. It is converted to AVIF 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 TIFF to AVIF lose quality?

AVIF is lossy by default, so some fine detail is discarded to make the file smaller. Raise the quality or switch on lossless in Settings for a closer copy.

Will the AVIF keep the transparent background?

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

TIFF or AVIF: which should I use?

Use TIFF for print production, scanning and long-term archiving. Use AVIF for the smallest high-quality images for websites and apps. Keep in mind the main drawback of AVIF: it is slow to create and many editing apps and older devices can’t open it.

TIFF is the workhorse of print and archiving. It keeps every pixel without loss and is accepted by print shops, publishers and document-management systems.

Is the TIFF to AVIF 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 TIFF to AVIF — Smallest High-Quality Images

Convert TIFF to AVIF online for very small web images that keep transparency. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert TIFF to AVIF?

AVIF files are usually smaller than TIFF for the same picture, so pages load faster and uploads finish sooner.
Transparent areas stay transparent: AVIF supports smooth, partial transparency just like TIFF.
AVIF is made for the smallest high-quality images for websites and apps.

What to expect when converting TIFF to AVIF

AVIF uses lossy compression by default; raise the quality or switch on lossless in Settings for a closer copy.
Only the first page of a multi-page TIFF is converted, and CMYK print colour becomes standard RGB.

TIFF vs AVIF

Feature	TIFF	AVIF
Full name	Tagged Image File Format	AV1 Image File Format
Origin	Created by Aldus in 1986, now maintained by Adobe	Released by the Alliance for Open Media in 2019
Compression	Lossless (LZW) or uncompressed	Lossy or lossless
Transparency	Yes — smooth, partial transparency	Yes — smooth, partial transparency
Animation	No	Yes
Colour	Up to 16 bits per channel, RGB or CMYK	8, 10 or 12 bits per channel, including HDR
Where it opens	Photo editors, print and scanning software; most browsers don’t display it	Current Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari 16+; fewer editing apps
Best for	print production, scanning and long-term archiving	the smallest high-quality images for websites and apps
Main drawback	very large files that web browsers won’t display	it is slow to create and many editing apps and older devices can’t open it

In short: choose TIFF for print production, scanning and long-term archiving; choose AVIF for the smallest high-quality images for websites and apps.

TIFF to AVIF: the lightest web copy of a high-resolution master

AVIF is worth it when a large TIFF, such as a gallery scan or a product master, must load quickly on a website while still looking sharp. Of the outputs offered here it typically gives the lightest file for a given look, and all of today's major browsers display it, Safari from version 16 onward.

A 16-bit TIFF is brought down to standard 8-bit color on the way, so treat the AVIF as a delivery copy and keep the TIFF as the master. When the file has several pages, the first one is the page converted. Lossless mode is there, but for photographic scans the quality slider gives most of the benefit; try 70 to 80 and watch how the file size shown on the preview changes.

The AVIF keeps every pixel of the master, often far more than a page displays, and the resizer can't save AVIF; when you need a smaller version, resize the TIFF straight to WebP or JPG. Where AVIF isn't accepted, a WebP version works in nearly every browser and in more apps.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert TIFF to AVIF?: Upload your TIFF file above. It is converted to AVIF 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 TIFF to AVIF lose quality?: AVIF is lossy by default, so some fine detail is discarded to make the file smaller. Raise the quality or switch on lossless in Settings for a closer copy.
Will the AVIF keep the transparent background?: Yes. AVIF supports smooth, partial transparency, so transparent areas stay transparent.
TIFF or AVIF: which should I use?: Use TIFF for print production, scanning and long-term archiving. Use AVIF for the smallest high-quality images for websites and apps. Keep in mind the main drawback of AVIF: it is slow to create and many editing apps and older devices can’t open it.
What is a TIFF file?: TIFF is the workhorse of print and archiving. It keeps every pixel without loss and is accepted by print shops, publishers and document-management systems.
Is the TIFF to AVIF 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 TIFF to AVIF

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

Convert TIFF files to AVIF online
Choose AVIF quality or switch to lossless
Switch to any other output format in Settings
Batch-convert many TIFF files into one ZIP
Preview the result before you download

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Settings reference

Available controls for TIFF to AVIF.

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).