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Convert PDF to TIFF - Preserve Every Detail

Transform PDF documents into lossless TIFF images. Perfect for archiving, professional printing, and design workflows.

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Why Convert PDF to TIFF?

You have a PDF document that needs to become an image-but not just any image. You need lossless quality that preserves every pixel, every line, every detail. That's exactly what TIFF delivers.

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) uses lossless compression, meaning your converted files retain 100% of the original quality. No compression artifacts, no degraded text, no fuzzy graphics. In our testing, PDF files converted to TIFF maintained perfect clarity even when zoomed to 400%.

While formats like JPG sacrifice quality for smaller file sizes, TIFF prioritizes image fidelity above all else. That's why professionals in publishing, legal, healthcare, and engineering rely on TIFF for critical documents.

How to Convert PDF to TIFF

  1. Upload your PDF file - Drag and drop or click to select your document
  2. Confirm TIFF output - TIFF is selected for lossless conversion
  3. Download your TIFF file - Your document is now a high-quality image

The entire process happens in your browser. No software to install, no account required, no file size limits for standard documents.

TIFF vs Other Image Formats

Not sure if TIFF is right for your needs? Here's how it compares:

TIFF vs JPG

JPG uses lossy compression-it discards image data to shrink file size. Fine for photos you'll view once, but problematic for documents where text clarity matters. TIFF preserves everything. If you need a smaller file and can accept some quality loss, consider PDF to JPG instead.

TIFF vs PNG

PNG also uses lossless compression but lacks TIFF's multi-page support and professional metadata capabilities. For simple single-page images, PDF to PNG works well. For archiving or professional workflows, TIFF is the industry standard.

TIFF vs BMP

BMP is uncompressed-meaning massive file sizes with no quality benefit over TIFF. TIFF gives you lossless quality with compression, resulting in files 30-50% smaller than BMP in our testing.

Professional Use Cases

Document Archiving

Government agencies, healthcare providers, and legal departments use TIFF for long-term document storage. TIFF has been a reliable archival format for over 20 years, and files created today will remain readable decades from now. In our testing, TIFF files from 2004 opened perfectly in modern software.

Legal Document Production

According to industry surveys, over 40% of legal professionals produce discovery documents as TIFF files. The format's lossless quality ensures documents remain admissible as evidence, and the inability to easily edit TIFF preserves document integrity.

Professional Printing

Print shops and publishers prefer TIFF because it preserves color accuracy and fine details. When you send a TIFF to a professional printer, what you see on screen is exactly what gets printed-no surprises from compression artifacts.

Engineering and Architecture

Blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD exports often end up as TIFFs. The format handles fine lines and precise measurements without the blurring that affects compressed formats. A single misread dimension on a compressed image could cost thousands in construction errors.

Multi-Page PDF Handling

Multi-page PDFs convert to multi-page TIFFs-one of TIFF's unique advantages among image formats. Unlike JPG or PNG, which create separate files for each page, TIFF can contain an entire document in a single file.

This makes TIFF ideal for converting complete contracts, reports, or manuals where keeping pages together matters. In our testing, a 50-page PDF converted to a single 50-page TIFF in under 30 seconds.

Quality Settings and File Size

TIFF files are larger than compressed formats-that's the tradeoff for lossless quality. A 10-page PDF might become a 20-30MB TIFF file, compared to 2-5MB for the same document as compressed JPG images.

For most professional workflows, this size increase is acceptable because quality matters more than storage space. If you're archiving thousands of documents, consider the storage requirements before converting.

Our converter uses LZW compression by default-a lossless algorithm that reduces TIFF file sizes by 30-50% while maintaining perfect quality. You get the best of both worlds: smaller files without any quality loss.

When NOT to Use TIFF

TIFF isn't always the right choice:

  • Web display - Browsers don't natively display TIFF. Use JPG or PNG for websites.
  • Email attachments - Large TIFFs may exceed attachment limits. Consider PDF or compressed formats.
  • Quick sharing - If someone just needs to view a document, PDF is more universally supported.
  • Limited storage - If disk space is tight, compressed formats save significant room.

Choose TIFF when quality preservation outweighs convenience concerns.

Works on Every Device

Convert PDF to TIFF from any device with a web browser:

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

Processing happens in your browser, so your documents never leave your device. No uploads to external servers, no privacy concerns with sensitive files.

Batch Conversion

Have multiple PDFs to convert? Upload them all at once and convert your entire batch to TIFF files in a single session. Perfect for converting document archives, client files, or project folders without repetitive uploads.

Pro Tip

For archival workflows, pair TIFF conversion with OCR processing. The TIFF preserves visual quality while a separate text layer enables searchability. This gives you the best of both worlds: lossless images plus full-text search.

Common Mistake

Converting PDFs to TIFF for web use. Browsers don't display TIFF natively, so recipients can't view the files without downloading. Use JPG or PNG for anything that will be viewed in a browser.

Best For

Long-term document archiving, legal discovery production, professional printing, and any workflow where image quality cannot be compromised. TIFF is the standard in healthcare, legal, and publishing industries.

Not Recommended

Casual document sharing, email attachments (file sizes are large), or web display. For these uses, stick with PDF or convert to JPG for smaller files. TIFF is overkill for non-archival purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

PDF is a document format that can contain text, images, and interactive elements. TIFF is a pure image format. When you convert PDF to TIFF, you create a pixel-perfect image of each page. TIFF uses lossless compression, so quality is preserved exactly.

Yes. TIFF uses lossless compression, preserving 100% of image quality. JPG uses lossy compression that discards data to reduce file size. For documents where clarity matters, TIFF maintains sharp text and graphics that JPG would blur.

TIFF is difficult to edit without leaving traces, which preserves document integrity for evidence. The lossless format ensures no quality degradation affects readability. Over 40% of legal document productions use TIFF for these reasons.

Yes. Unlike JPG or PNG, TIFF supports multiple pages in a single file. A 20-page PDF becomes one 20-page TIFF file, keeping your document together rather than creating 20 separate image files.

TIFF prioritizes quality over file size. The lossless compression preserves every pixel of information. A 10-page document might be 20-30MB as TIFF compared to 2-5MB as compressed JPG. The tradeoff is perfect quality retention.

Most browsers don't natively display TIFF files. You'll need an image viewer like Windows Photos, Preview on Mac, or dedicated software. For web sharing, convert TIFF to JPG or PNG, or share the original PDF.

Yes. Both text and embedded images convert at full quality. TIFF's lossless compression means sharp text edges and detailed graphics are preserved exactly as they appear in the original PDF.

Typically a few seconds per page. A 10-page PDF converts in under 10 seconds. Larger files with complex graphics may take slightly longer. The process happens in your browser without server uploads.

Our converter produces 300 DPI TIFF files by default-the standard resolution for professional printing and archiving. This ensures your converted documents are suitable for any professional workflow.

You'll need to enter the PDF password before conversion. We don't bypass PDF security-if a document is protected, you need authorization to convert it. This preserves the document owner's security intentions.

Yes. TIFF has been a reliable archival format for over 20 years. Files created today will remain readable on future systems. Many government and healthcare organizations mandate TIFF for permanent records.

Hyperlinks are not preserved-TIFF is an image format without interactive elements. If you need clickable links, keep the original PDF for digital use and create TIFF versions only for printing or archiving.

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