Convert PNG to TIFF — Lossless Format Swap
Both PNG and TIFF are lossless formats, but they serve different ecosystems. PNG dominates on the web, while TIFF is the standard for professional print, publishing, and archival. Converting between them is a zero-loss format swap that makes your files compatible with print production workflows.
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Modern format with excellent compression. Limited browser support.
Apple's format. Excellent quality at small sizes.
Lossless format. Large files, ideal for print/archival.
256 colors max. Best for simple graphics.
Uncompressed bitmap. Very large files.
Vector trace. Best for logos and simple graphics. Not a pixel-perfect conversion.
Same format? You might want to compress instead.
SSIM-optimized — finds the lowest file size at your chosen visual fidelity.
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Lossless format — files can be large
GIF is limited to 256 colors
Best for logos, icons, and line art. Photos produce stylized results.
BMP files are uncompressed and can be very large. Consider TIFF (LZW) or PNG for lossless with smaller file sizes.
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PNG vs TIFF Comparison
| Feature | PNG | TIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Portable Network Graphics | Tagged Image File Format |
| Lossy Compression | ❌ | ✅ |
| Lossless Compression | ✅ | ✅ |
| Transparency | ✅ | ✅ |
| Animation | ❌ | ❌ |
| Browser Support | All browsers, all devices | No browser support (desktop apps only) |
| Color Depth | 16.7M+ (24/32/48-bit) | 16.7M+ (up to 48-bit) |
| Typical Use | Screenshots, graphics, logos, images needing transparency | Print, archival, professional photography, scanning |
| Year Introduced | 1996 | 1986 |
Why Convert PNG to TIFF?
Print shops, publishers, and archival systems often require TIFF specifically. Adobe InDesign, professional prepress software, and many print RIPs handle TIFF more reliably than PNG. Since both formats are lossless, the conversion changes only the container format with absolutely zero quality degradation.
How to Convert PNG to TIFF
Upload your PNG file by dragging it into the converter or clicking to browse. Files up to 50 MB are supported.
KoalaPic converts to TIFF with LZW compression, preserving all pixel data and transparency.
Download the TIFF file. Both files are automatically deleted after 1 hour.
Quality Note
Lossless to lossless — zero quality loss. Every pixel, including transparency, is preserved exactly. TIFF with LZW compression is slightly larger than PNG in most cases because PNG’s DEFLATE algorithm is more efficient for typical web graphics.