Classic FormatSince 1986

TIFF

Tagged Image File Format

Extension
.tiff
Developer
Adobe
Compression
Lossless
Year
1986

What is TIFF?

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a flexible, high-quality image format widely used in publishing, photography, and print industries. It supports both lossy and lossless compression, multiple pages, layers, and a wide range of color spaces. TIFF is the preferred format for archival storage and professional print workflows where quality cannot be compromised.

Key Features

Lossless Compression
Perfect quality preservation
No Transparency
Opaque backgrounds only
No Animation
Static images only

Common Use Cases

Professional print production
Archival image storage
Document scanning and faxing
Medical imaging
GIS and satellite imagery
Desktop publishing workflows

Advantages

  • Supports lossless and lossy compression
  • Excellent for high-quality print workflows
  • Supports multiple pages in a single file
  • Wide color space support (CMYK, Lab, etc.)
  • Industry standard for publishing and archival
  • Supports layers and metadata

Limitations

  • Very large file sizes, especially uncompressed
  • Not supported by web browsers
  • Complex format with many variations
  • Slow to read and process large files
  • No animation support

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