How do I convert TIFF to GIF?

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

GIF is limited to 256 colours per frame, so photos lose colour detail; graphics with few colours convert cleanly.

Will the GIF keep the transparent background?

Partly. GIF keeps transparency as on or off per pixel, so soft edges and shadows become hard-edged.

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 GIF 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 GIF — GIFs for Chat, Email and Web

Convert TIFF to GIF online for a simple GIF for chat, email and the web. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert TIFF to GIF?

GIF files are usually smaller than TIFF for the same picture, so pages load faster and uploads finish sooner.
GIF is supported far more widely than TIFF, so the file is easier to open, share and upload.
GIF is made for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics.

What to expect when converting TIFF to GIF

GIF transparency is on or off per pixel, so soft edges and shadows become hard-edged.
GIF shows at most 256 colours per frame, so photos and gradients are dithered and may show banding.
Only the first page of a multi-page TIFF is converted, and CMYK print colour becomes standard RGB.

TIFF vs GIF

Feature	TIFF	GIF
Full name	Tagged Image File Format	Graphics Interchange Format
Origin	Created by Aldus in 1986, now maintained by Adobe	Introduced by CompuServe in 1987
Compression	Lossless (LZW) or uncompressed	Lossless, but limited to 256 colours
Transparency	Yes — smooth, partial transparency	On/off only (one transparent colour)
Animation	No	Yes
Colour	Up to 16 bits per channel, RGB or CMYK	Up to 256 colours per frame
Where it opens	Photo editors, print and scanning software; most browsers don’t display it	All browsers, email apps and messaging apps
Best for	print production, scanning and long-term archiving	short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics
Main drawback	very large files that web browsers won’t display	only 256 colours and on/off transparency

In short: choose TIFF for print production, scanning and long-term archiving; choose GIF for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics.

TIFF to GIF for simple graphics and older systems

GIF only makes sense for a TIFF that holds simple artwork: a scanned signature, a line drawing, a black-and-white diagram or a logo with a few flat colors. Those fit within GIF's 256-color palette with little change and become tiny files that older web pages, email templates and legacy systems accept.

Photographic TIFFs suffer. The converter reduces each picture to 256 colors with dithering, so gradients and skin turn grainy. A transparent TIFF keeps its see-through areas, but only as pixels that are either fully clear or fully solid, which leaves soft shadows and smoothed edges jagged; check them in the preview's Grid view.

A scanned drawing is often far bigger in pixels than a screen needs, so after converting, reduce the GIF's pixel size to keep it light. For a photographic TIFF that has to go out by email, save it as a JPG sized for email instead.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert TIFF to GIF?: Upload your TIFF file above. It is converted to GIF 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 GIF lose quality?: GIF is limited to 256 colours per frame, so photos lose colour detail; graphics with few colours convert cleanly.
Will the GIF keep the transparent background?: Partly. GIF keeps transparency as on or off per pixel, so soft edges and shadows become hard-edged.
TIFF or GIF: which should I use?: Use TIFF for print production, scanning and long-term archiving. Use GIF for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics. Keep in mind the main drawback of GIF: only 256 colours and on/off transparency.
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 GIF 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 GIF

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Convert TIFF files to GIF online
Keep animation when the source is an animated GIF or WebP
Switch to any other output format in Settings
Batch-convert many TIFF files into one ZIP
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Settings reference

Available controls for TIFF to GIF.

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).