Convert TIFF to PNG
To convert TIFF to PNG, drop your .tiff or .tif into the converter on this page and press Convert to PNG. A pure-JavaScript decoder unpacks the TIFF and re-encodes it as a lossless PNG in your browser, so the file is processed on your device and never sent to a server.
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| Where it runs | In your browser. The file never leaves your device. |
|---|---|
| Free conversions | Unlimited. No account, no ads, no queue, no watermark. |
| Max file size, free | 100 MB |
Why convert TIFF to PNG?
TIFF is the high-fidelity workhorse of scanners and print shops, but it is a pain to actually use: the files are bulky, browsers usually will not preview them, and many apps and forms reject the .tiff extension. When you have scanned a document or exported from print software and want it openable everywhere without throwing away quality, PNG is the natural target. It is lossless, every browser and editor reads it, and it keeps sharp text and line art crisp, which makes it a better fit than JPG for scanned documents, diagrams and screenshots.
What is TIFF?
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is the 1986-vintage container that print, publishing, scanning and GIS workflows standardized on: it can hold multiple pages, layers, high bit depths and a zoo of compression schemes. That flexibility is why photo labs love it and why browsers and most consumer apps refuse it. A .tiff that escapes a professional pipeline usually needs converting before anyone else can look at it.
What is PNG?
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless image format from 1996. It compresses with DEFLATE, keeps every pixel exactly as authored, and supports a full 8-bit alpha channel for transparency. That makes it the default choice for screenshots, UI mockups, logos and anything with sharp edges or text. The tradeoff is size: photographs stored as PNG are often several times larger than a visually identical lossy file.
Quality and what to expect
The PNG encode is lossless, so it preserves exactly the pixels the decoder reads from your TIFF, with no compression artifacts and crisp edges intact, which suits scanned text and line art well. The honest TIFF caveat applies here too: if your TIFF holds multiple pages, only the FIRST page is converted, and the remaining pages do not appear in the PNG. Expect the PNG to be sizable, since lossless storage is not as compact as a lossy format. Metadata from the TIFF is not carried into the output.
TIFF to PNG FAQ
Does a multi-page TIFF convert fully?
No. Only the first page or image inside the TIFF becomes a PNG; any further pages of a multi-page scan are left out. If you need each page, split the TIFF into separate files before converting them one at a time.
Is the PNG lossless?
Yes. PNG stores every pixel the decoder produces from your TIFF exactly, with no lossy compression, so there are no new artifacts and text and line art stay sharp. It is the right choice when you want to preserve quality rather than shrink hard.
Should I pick PNG or JPG for a scanned TIFF?
For documents, diagrams or anything with text and sharp edges, PNG is better because it is lossless and keeps edges crisp. JPG is smaller but lossy and can soften text, so choose it only when file size matters more than fidelity.
Will my TIFF be uploaded to convert it?
It will not. Both the TIFF decoding and the PNG encoding happen inside your browser tab, on your own processor, with no server involved. You can open developer tools and confirm no network request carries your file.