Step 1: Supply your PNG files using the button above or by haul and lay.
Step 2: Click the 'Convert' button to start the conversion.
Step 3: Get your converted TIFF files.
PNG to TIFF Conversion FAQ
What does the PNG to TIFF converter do?
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It takes a PNG image and re-encodes the pixel data as TIFF. Colour and resolution are preserved; the difference is the container and compression scheme.
Will transparency in my PNG be preserved in the TIFF?
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Yes. Both PNG and TIFF support an alpha channel, so transparent and semi-transparent regions carry through unchanged.
Is the PNG to TIFF conversion reversible?
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You can convert the TIFF back to PNG on this site. If either format involved is lossy, the round-trip is not bit-perfect even though it is visually or audibly close.
What output quality should I expect from PNG to TIFF?
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Default settings target broadcast / web quality — visually identical to the source for most viewers. For archival use, pick the highest quality option in the converter settings.
Is anything lost converting between PNG and TIFF?
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No pixel data, no. Both formats store the image without lossy compression, so the picture that comes out is identical to the one that went in and the conversion can be repeated indefinitely. What changes is file size, and which features travel — colour depth, embedded profiles, layers and animation are all supported unevenly between lossless formats. PNG uses DEFLATE compression over filtered scanlines, so every pixel survives exactly, plus a full 8-bit alpha channel. TIFF is a container more than a codec: it can hold uncompressed, LZW, ZIP or even JPEG data, at up to 32 bits per channel, with multiple pages in one file.
Is there a file-size limit when converting PNG to TIFF?
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Anonymous uploads are capped at a generous default; signed-in free accounts get a higher cap, and Pro accounts have no per-file limit. Browser memory is usually the practical constraint long before our server-side limits kick in.
Can I batch-convert several PNG files to TIFF at once?
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Yes. Drop or pick multiple PNG files in one upload — the converter processes them in parallel and returns a ZIP of the TIFF results. There is no need to repeat the upload step per file.
What happens to my PNG files after the conversion?
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Uploaded files and TIFF outputs are auto-deleted after a short retention window. We do not inspect, share, or train on user files. Direct download links are time-limited and tied to your session.
Where can I open a TIFF file?
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TIFF opens in mainstream image viewers and editors. For web embedding, consider converting to PNG or WebP first since TIFF is not always natively supported in browsers.
Do I need to install software to convert PNG to TIFF?
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No. The converter runs entirely in your browser plus our cloud — no plugin, no install, no admin rights. It works on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iOS, and Android.
Do I need an account to convert PNG to TIFF?
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No. PNG to TIFF conversion is free and works without an account. Signing in unlocks higher file-size caps, batch history, and API access.
Is there an API for PNG to TIFF conversion?
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Yes. Every conversion this site offers is also exposed via a JSON API — see /api/ for endpoints, authentication, and rate limits. PNG to TIFF is one of the supported pairs.
