Convert TIFF to PNG Online — Free
Convert TIFF to PNG online — lossless re-encoding with optional transparency preserved. Browser-based, no signup required.
Direct converter coming soon
Use the Image Compressor with TIFF input.
Open Image Compressor →How to convert TIFF to PNG
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Add your TIFF file
Drop or select a .tiff file. Files up to 50MB process locally in your browser — nothing uploaded.
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Run the conversion
Your TIFF decodes via the browser's image pipeline and re-exports as PNG with DEFLATE compression. Both formats are lossless, so no further quality is lost — file size changes based on compression efficiency. Multi-page TIFFs use only the first page today.
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Download your PNG
One click saves the result as a .png file. Your original file stays on your device.
Why convert TIFF to PNG?
PNG is universally supported in browsers, design tools, and modern apps; TIFF support is uneven outside print and archival software. Converting to PNG keeps full pixel fidelity while making the file accessible to more software — and typically produces smaller files than uncompressed TIFF because PNG always applies DEFLATE compression while TIFF often stores pixel data raw.
Common TIFF to PNG use cases
- Preparing a TIFF document scan for sharing in a web-based document management system that prefers PNG
- Converting print-bound TIFF assets to PNG for inclusion in slide decks, web pages, or blog posts
- Archiving scanned documents as PNG (universally viewable) rather than TIFF (often needs dedicated software)
- Making high-resolution architectural or map TIFFs accessible in browsers and design tools that reject TIFF
What file size to expect
A 2550×3300 uncompressed document TIFF (25 MB) typically becomes a PNG of 1.5-5 MB — 5-15× smaller because PNG's DEFLATE compresses text and line art efficiently. A compressed TIFF (LZW) of the same document at 8 MB becomes a 2-4 MB PNG. Photo TIFFs compress less efficiently as PNG; expect similar or slightly smaller files.
Technical notes: TIFF → PNG
Both TIFF and PNG are lossless formats, but they use different compression schemes. TIFF can be uncompressed or use LZW/Deflate/PackBits; PNG always uses DEFLATE with optional prediction filters. For documents and line art, PNG's filters typically beat TIFF's compression. TIFF's alpha channel (when present) maps to PNG's alpha channel. TIFF's 16-bit color depth is truncated to 8-bit during Canvas rendering; ICC profiles are dropped, and colors are interpreted as sRGB.
Compatibility and browser support
PNG is universally supported across every modern browser, OS, and photo/design tool since 1996. TIFF input support varies: Safari reliably decodes most, Chrome/Edge handle common variants, Firefox support is more limited. Unusual TIFF variants (CCITT fax, JBIG, 16-bit float) may fail in-browser and need desktop pre-processing.
TIFF vs PNG
| TIFF | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| File size | Large (often uncompressed) | Larger (lossless) |
| Quality | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Browser / app support | Print, archival, professional imaging | Universal |
| Best for | Print, archival, scanned documents | Screenshots, logos, graphics with transparency |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will the file be smaller?
Often yes — PNG's DEFLATE beats uncompressed TIFF significantly (often 5-15× smaller on documents). For already-compressed TIFFs (LZW/Deflate), the savings are smaller but still typically positive.
Transparency?
Preserved if your TIFF has an alpha channel (RGBA TIFFs). Grayscale or RGB-only TIFFs produce PNGs without alpha.
Multi-page TIFF?
Only the first page converts today. Multi-page TIFFs (common for document scans) need each page extracted separately. A multi-page tool is on our roadmap.
Will 16-bit color precision survive?
No — Canvas converts to 8-bit per channel. For print color-critical work, keep the TIFF or use a color-managed desktop tool.
What about CMYK TIFFs?
Browser Canvas assumes RGB; CMYK TIFFs may decode with color shifts or fail. Convert to RGB in Photoshop or GIMP first.
File size cap?
50MB per TIFF. Very large archival scans need desktop tools or downsampling first.