PNG to TIFF Converter
Your design is saved as PNG, but the next step in your workflow wants a TIFF: a print shop template, a layout program or an archive. This converter writes an uncompressed TIFF from your PNG on your device and keeps the transparent areas. Here is what to expect from the result.
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How to convert PNG to TIFF
- Add your PNG files by dropping them, clicking the drop zone or pasting.
- The output format is already set to TIFF. Adjust quality or size if you need to.
- Press Convert and compare the original and new size for each file.
- Download each file or all of them as a ZIP.
When to convert, and when not to
- A publisher, printer or archive requires TIFF files and rejects PNG.
- You need to hand over artwork with a transparent background in a format that layout software reads reliably.
- You are moving files between programs and one of them handles TIFF better than PNG.
- Do not convert only to save space: a PNG is compressed and the TIFF will be much larger.
What changes
- Transparent and semi-transparent pixels carry across, because the TIFF is written with an alpha channel.
- The picture is stored in 8-bit colour without any compression, so the file grows a lot compared with the PNG.
- Text chunks and colour profile information inside the PNG are not written to the TIFF.
- Only one image is stored, so a PNG that you convert becomes a plain single-page TIFF.
- The Quality slider is not shown, because TIFF output here has no lossy mode and no compression setting.
How transparency behaves in the TIFF
A PNG can hold an alpha channel that says how see-through each pixel is. The TIFF written here includes an alpha channel too, so a logo cut out on a transparent background stays cut out. Soft edges, such as the faded border of a shadow, keep their partial transparency instead of being flattened onto a colour.
Not every program reads TIFF alpha the same way. Some treat it as true transparency, others show it as an extra channel that you must switch on. If a layout tool shows a white or black box around your artwork, open its import settings and look for an alpha or transparency option before assuming the file is wrong.
No quality is lost, but nothing is gained
Both PNG and this kind of TIFF keep every pixel exactly, so the conversion is a straight copy into a different container. You will not see a difference on screen, and you cannot make a low-resolution PNG sharper by saving it as a TIFF.
What changes is the weight. Because the TIFF is stored with no compression at all, even a simple graphic with large flat colour areas turns into a big file, since the size depends on the pixel dimensions rather than on the content. Check any upload limit your recipient has, and use the Resize option if the pixel dimensions are larger than the job needs.
Choosing the right target for artwork
If the person asking for a TIFF does not give a reason, ask whether PNG would do. Many web tools and design programs accept PNG with transparency and the files are far smaller. TIFF makes most sense when a print or archive process explicitly expects it.
For batches, add all your PNG files at once and convert them together. Each file becomes its own TIFF, named after the original, and you can download everything as one ZIP.
Privacy: your files stay on your device
- The tool decodes, resizes and encodes your pictures with your browser. The files are never sent to a server.
- To check it yourself: open the browser developer tools (F12), open the Network tab, convert a file, and look for any request that carries your image. You will see none.
Frequently asked questions
Is the transparent background kept?
Yes. The TIFF includes an alpha channel, so transparent areas stay transparent in programs that read it.
Why does my layout program show a box around the image?
That program may be ignoring the alpha channel. Look for an import option that enables transparency for TIFF files.
Will the TIFF be larger than the PNG?
Yes, usually by a lot, because this TIFF is not compressed. Compare the sizes the tool shows for your own file.
Can I get a smaller TIFF?
Only by reducing the pixel size with the Resize option. There is no compression setting for TIFF output.
Do I need to flatten the image first?
No. The converter reads the PNG as it is and writes the transparency into the TIFF.