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Convert AI to TIFF – Illustrator Files to Print-Ready Images

Convert Adobe Illustrator AI files to high-quality TIFF images for printing and publishing.

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Need to Use Illustrator Files Without Illustrator?

You received an AI file—a logo, artwork, or design—but you don't have Adobe Illustrator. Or you need a print-ready raster version for a workflow that requires TIFF format.

Converting AI to TIFF transforms your vector artwork into a high-quality raster image that any image editor, print shop, or publishing application can use. No Adobe subscription required.

How to Convert AI to TIFF

  1. Upload your AI file – Select your Adobe Illustrator file
  2. Confirm TIFF output – TIFF provides lossless quality for professional use
  3. Download your image – Get a print-ready raster file instantly

Conversion happens in your browser. No software installation, no account needed.

Understanding the Conversion

AI files are vector graphics—mathematical paths that scale to any size without quality loss. TIFF is a raster format—a grid of pixels ideal for printing and image editing.

  • AI (Adobe Illustrator) – Proprietary vector format, fully editable, requires Illustrator or compatible software
  • TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) – Industry-standard raster format, lossless compression, universal print compatibility

When converting, vectors are rasterized at high resolution to preserve detail. The result is a TIFF that maintains your artwork's visual quality.

When You Need AI to TIFF

Print Production

Print shops often request TIFF files for production. Your logo or artwork in AI format needs to become a high-resolution raster for their workflow. TIFF's lossless compression ensures no detail is lost in the print process.

Publishing and Documentation

Technical documentation, medical imaging software, and publishing workflows standardize on TIFF. Converting your AI graphics makes them compatible with these systems.

Sharing Without Adobe Software

Colleagues or clients without Illustrator can't open AI files. TIFF is viewable in virtually every image application, from Windows Photos to Preview on Mac to professional editing tools.

Archiving Artwork

TIFF's lossless format makes it ideal for long-term archival. Convert your Illustrator designs to TIFF for preservation while keeping the original AI for future editing.

Why TIFF for Professional Use?

TIFF is the preferred format for professional imaging:

  • Lossless compression – No quality degradation, unlike JPG
  • High bit depth – Supports 16-bit color for demanding workflows
  • Layer support – Can preserve layers for advanced editing
  • CMYK compatibility – Native support for print color spaces
  • Universal acceptance – Every professional application reads TIFF

For web use, consider AI to JPG or AI to PNG for smaller file sizes.

TIFF vs Other Formats from AI

  • Choose TIFF when: You need print-quality output, lossless compression, or professional publishing compatibility
  • Choose JPG when: File size matters more than perfect quality—web use, email, social media
  • Choose PNG when: You need transparency for web graphics or app icons
  • Keep AI when: You need to edit the design later—vectors remain fully editable

Batch Convert Multiple AI Files

Have a collection of Illustrator files to convert? Upload multiple AI files and convert them all to TIFF in one batch. Perfect for preparing an entire brand asset library or project folder for print production.

Works on Any Device

Convert AI to TIFF in your browser:

  • Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook
  • Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  • iPhone, iPad, Android

No Adobe software required. No plugins to install.

Pro Tip

Before converting, ask your print shop what resolution they need. Standard is 300 DPI for print, but large format printing may only need 150 DPI. Higher isn't always better—it just makes larger files.

Common Mistake

Converting to TIFF and then deleting the original AI file. Always keep the vector source. You can regenerate TIFFs at any resolution from AI, but you cannot recreate vectors from raster.

Best For

Print production workflows, professional publishing, technical documentation, and archiving artwork in a universally readable format while preserving maximum quality.

Not Recommended

Not ideal for web use or email attachments—TIFF files are large. Use JPG or PNG for digital distribution. Also unnecessary if recipients have Illustrator and need to edit the design.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Our converter processes AI files directly in your browser without requiring Illustrator or any Adobe software. Upload the AI file and download a TIFF image.

Yes. We convert at high resolution suitable for professional printing. TIFF uses lossless compression, so no quality is lost in the file format itself.

Vectors are rasterized at a fixed resolution. Unlike the original AI, a TIFF cannot scale infinitely. Keep your AI file if you need to generate different sizes later.

For print and archival, yes. TIFF is lossless while JPG discards data to reduce size. For web or email, JPG's smaller size may be more practical.

TIFF supports transparency. If your AI file has a transparent background, it can be preserved in the TIFF output.

TIFF stores complete pixel data without lossy compression. A high-resolution raster image contains millions of pixels, each requiring data. That's the trade-off for perfect quality.

Modern AI files based on PDF structure are supported. Very old AI files (pre-Illustrator 9) may have compatibility limitations as they use legacy PostScript format.

You can edit it as a raster image in Photoshop, GIMP, or similar editors. However, you lose vector editability—shapes become pixels. Keep your AI for vector editing.

Yes. Conversion happens in your browser. Your AI files are not uploaded to external servers. The processing occurs locally on your device.

Some print workflows are optimized for raster images. TIFF provides predictable output at a specific resolution, eliminating variables from vector rendering. It's also viewable without specialized software.

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