Convert PNG to TIFF Online
Create TIFF files from PNG sources with a free online converter. The conversion runs on the server, batches are supported, and the server limit is 100 MB per file. Keep the original file while you review the converted copy. The tool works without a plugin or extension.
Convert .PNG to .TIFF
Select a file to begin. Processing details and limits are listed below.
How to convert PNG to TIFF
- 1
Choose PNG files
Add one or more PNG files to the queue. The uploader keeps batch items separate.
- 2
Set the TIFF options
Set the available quality or format options, or keep the defaults for a first pass.
- 3
Convert and download
Run the queue and download the TIFF files individually or together as a ZIP.
Portable Network Graphics vs Tagged Image File Format
| Spec | Portable Network Graphics | Tagged Image File Format |
|---|---|---|
| MIME type | image/png | image/tiff |
| Format type | image | image |
| Standard | ISO/IEC 15948 | Pending review |
| First release | 1996 | Pending review |
| Browser support | All current major browsers | Pending review |
| Contents | Lossless DEFLATE-compressed raster image with optional alpha transparency and animation through APNG. | High-quality raster format for professional photography. |
About Portable Network Graphics
Pixel-perfect lossless output, clean alpha transparency, and strong support for screenshots, logos, and line art. Photographic images are usually much larger than JPEG or WebP; metadata and animation support vary by viewer.
Format referenceAbout Tagged Image File Format
High-quality raster format for professional photography.
Why convert PNG to TIFF?
- Keeping the PNG original gives you a reference while the TIFF version is used for delivery.
- Compatibility is often the deciding factor when the same image must open on several devices.
- A separate output avoids overwriting the only copy of the original image.
- A TIFF copy is useful when a website, form, printer, or colleague requires a specific image container.
Will quality change?
TIFF is a lossless image container, but it is not a time machine: compression artifacts already present in the PNG source remain. The original source remains the best reference for comparison.
Processing and limits
- Processing
- Server-side
- Engine
- Sharp and ImageMagick
- Maximum size
- 100 MB per file on the server.
- Batch support
- Yes, multiple files can be queued; completed results can be downloaded as a ZIP.
- Quality controls
- Options can adjust output dimensions.
The file is processed on the server because the conversion requires a server-side engine or a utility operation.
- Photographic images are usually much larger than JPEG or WebP; metadata and animation support vary by viewer.
- The output is re-encoded, so keep the original source as the archive copy.
- Browser-first paths depend on local codec support; unsupported cases fall back to the server.
Platform compatibility
The output is a TIFF file. Use an application or device that accepts that format, and test the result on the destination platform if compatibility is critical.
When not to convert
- Skip the conversion when the destination already accepts PNG and no compatibility problem exists.
- For a one-off preview, a local viewer may be faster than creating a new delivery file.
- If TIFF support is uncertain on the destination device, test a sample before processing a large batch.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I convert PNG to TIFF without installing software?
- Upload a PNG file, choose the available TIFF options, run the conversion, and download the result. The tool is free, supports batches, and accepts server uploads up to 100 MB.
- Does Convert PNG to TIFF require an account?
- It is free, requires no account, and adds no watermark. Server uploads are limited to 100 MB per file, and browser-first paths are limited by device memory.
- Will quality change?
- TIFF is a lossless image container, but it is not a time machine: compression artifacts already present in the PNG source remain. The original source remains the best reference for comparison.
- Where is the file processed?
- Yes. This conversion uses a server-side engine, so the file is uploaded over HTTPS, processed in an isolated request, and removed after the result is produced.
- Can I convert several files at once?
- Queue multiple files, run them together, and download the finished results as a ZIP. Each server file is limited to 100 MB, and large batches may take longer.
- What can go wrong?
- Open the downloaded TIFF file in the application or database you plan to use, check the structure against the source, and keep the original until the output is approved.