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Convert EXR to TIFF - Professional HDR to Print-Ready

Transform OpenEXR renders into universal TIFF files for printing and delivery.

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Why Convert EXR to TIFF?

You finished rendering your 3D scene or composited your VFX shot in OpenEXR format. Now your client or print shop needs a file they can actually use. EXR files store incredible dynamic range data, but most delivery pipelines expect TIFF.

TIFF is the archival standard that printers, publishers, and clients universally accept. Converting your EXR renders to TIFF preserves quality while making your work accessible to anyone. In our testing, properly tone-mapped EXR to TIFF conversions maintain the visual intent of the original render.

How to Convert EXR to TIFF

  1. Upload your EXR file - Drag and drop or click to select your OpenEXR render
  2. Select TIFF output - Choose TIFF as your target format
  3. Download your TIFF - Get your print-ready file instantly

No software to install. Convert directly in your browser on any device.

EXR vs TIFF: Understanding the Difference

Both formats prioritize quality, but they serve different purposes:

  • EXR (OpenEXR) - Developed by ILM for VFX work. Stores 16-bit or 32-bit floating-point data with extreme dynamic range. Ideal for compositing and color grading but requires specialized software
  • TIFF - Industry standard since 1986. Supports up to 16-bit depth with optional lossless compression. Opens in virtually any image application

EXR captures light values far beyond what monitors can display, while TIFF captures the final, viewable result. Think of EXR as your raw ingredient and TIFF as the finished dish.

When to Use This Conversion

Client Deliverables

Clients rarely have Nuke or After Effects installed. Delivering TIFF files ensures they can view and approve your work immediately without technical barriers.

Print Production

Print shops and publishers work with TIFF. Your high-end 3D render needs to be in a format their RIP software understands.

Archival Storage

TIFF has been around for nearly 40 years and will be readable for decades to come. It is a safer long-term archive format than proprietary EXR variants.

Choosing the Right Alternative

TIFF is ideal for print and archival work, but other formats may suit different needs:

  • EXR to PNG - Better for web use with smaller file sizes and transparency support
  • EXR to JPG - Smallest files for quick previews or email, but loses some quality

Stick with TIFF when quality and compatibility for professional workflows matter most.

Works in Any Browser

Convert EXR to TIFF from any device:

  • Windows, Mac, Linux workstations
  • Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  • No plugins or downloads required

Your files process locally in your browser for fast, private conversion.

Pro Tip

If your EXR has extreme highlights or shadows, consider doing a quick tone map in your compositing software before conversion. This gives you control over how HDR values compress into the TIFF's displayable range.

Common Mistake

Sending raw EXR files to clients expecting them to figure it out. Most clients cannot open EXR files and will ask you to resend. Save time by delivering TIFF from the start.

Best For

Final delivery of CGI renders, VFX shots, and high-end photography to clients, print shops, or archives where TIFF is the expected format.

Not Recommended

If you're staying in a VFX pipeline and need to continue compositing or color grading, keep the EXR. Only convert to TIFF for final delivery, not intermediate work.

Frequently Asked Questions

EXR (OpenEXR) is a high dynamic range image format created by Industrial Light & Magic for visual effects work. It stores 16-bit or 32-bit floating-point color data, capturing far more light information than standard image formats.

Some dynamic range data is reduced since TIFF displays the viewable range rather than raw HDR values. However, the visible image quality remains excellent. TIFF supports 16-bit depth, preserving smooth gradients and color accuracy.

Yes. TIFF fully supports alpha channels and transparency. Your compositing masks and transparency data transfer correctly to the TIFF output.

The converter produces 16-bit TIFF files by default, which preserves excellent tonal range and is standard for professional print workflows.

The TIFF itself uses lossless compression, so no data is lost in the TIFF file. However, converting from 32-bit float EXR to 16-bit TIFF does reduce the extreme dynamic range to displayable values.

Yes. Upload multiple EXR files and batch convert them all to TIFF. This is useful for converting image sequences from renders.

No. TIFF is universally supported. Windows Photo Viewer, Mac Preview, Photoshop, GIMP, and virtually every image application can open TIFF files.

Print RIP software and prepress workflows were built around TIFF decades before EXR existed. TIFF is the established standard that all printing equipment supports natively.

Yes. Convert each EXR frame to TIFF, then import the TIFF sequence into your video editor. Most editors handle TIFF sequences smoothly.

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