PNG to TIFF Converter
Convert PNG images to TIFF format for professional printing and archival.
PNG vs TIFF: Technical Overview
Why Convert PNG to TIFF?
Printers, publishers and stock agencies frequently ask for TIFF. Many print shops and prepress workflows accept TIFF but not PNG, and some magazine and book publishers require TIFF for all artwork. Libraries, museums and archives also favor TIFF for preservation because it is lossless, well documented and supported by long-lived professional software.
TIFF is also the expected input for many scientific, medical, GIS and OCR tools, and for fax and document imaging systems. If you've designed a graphic as a PNG and a print vendor or publisher specifies "TIFF only", converting is the quickest way to meet the requirement without re-exporting from your design software.
What Changes During PNG to TIFF Conversion
PNG vs TIFF: Key Differences
| Feature | PNG | TIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless DEFLATE | Uncompressed (maximum compatibility) |
| Transparency | Full alpha | Full alpha (kept) |
| Multiple pages | No | Yes |
| Color modes | RGB, grayscale, indexed | RGB, CMYK, grayscale, Lab |
| Main use | Web and screen graphics | Print, publishing, archiving |
| Web browser support | Universal | Safari only |
When to Convert PNG to TIFF
Sending artwork to a print shop or publisher that requires TIFF files
Submitting images to stock agencies or magazines with TIFF-only rules
Archiving graphics in a long-term preservation format
Supplying images to OCR, document imaging or fax systems
Importing into scientific, GIS or medical imaging software
Placing graphics into desktop publishing layouts in InDesign or QuarkXPress
How to Convert PNG to TIFF
- Click 'Select File' and choose your PNG image
- Our system prepares the image
- Click 'Convert to TIFF' button
- Wait for the conversion to complete
- Download your TIFF image
Processing typically takes a few seconds. For larger files, conversion may take slightly longer. All conversions are free with no daily limits.
Tips for Best PNG to TIFF Results
- 1.Ask your printer about color mode and resolution: they often want 300 DPI at the final print size, which depends on pixel dimensions.
- 2.If transparency isn't needed for print, fill the background first; some RIP software handles TIFF alpha unpredictably.
- 3.Keep the PNG for web use; TIFF files are large and most browsers won't display them.
- 4.For multi-page TIFFs, convert each PNG and combine the pages in your document software.
Benefits of Converting PNG to TIFF
- Professional print quality
- Archival format
- Lossless quality
- Fast conversion
- No signup required
PNG to TIFF — Frequently Asked Questions
Does converting PNG to TIFF lose quality?
No. Both are lossless, so every pixel is transferred exactly and the dimensions stay the same.
Is transparency preserved in the TIFF?
Yes. The PNG's alpha channel is kept in the TIFF.
Why is the TIFF file so large?
CNVRT writes uncompressed TIFF for maximum compatibility with print and archival software. The size is roughly width × height × 4 bytes for images with transparency.
Will the TIFF be CMYK for printing?
No, it stays RGB. Printers and layout software convert RGB to CMYK using their own color profiles, which gives more accurate results than a generic conversion.
Can I view TIFF files in a browser?
Only Safari displays TIFF. On Windows use Photos, on Mac use Preview, or open it in any professional image editor.
Quality & Security
Secure Conversion
Files are encrypted during transfer and automatically deleted within 60 minutes.
Fast Processing
Optimized servers process your PNG to TIFF conversion in seconds.
High Quality
Advanced algorithms maintain the highest possible output quality.
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