Convert TIFF to PNG Online — Lossless Quality Preserved
Need to convert TIFF to a more compatible lossless format? PNG preserves the full quality of your TIFF while being supported by every browser, image editor, and operating system. This is the ideal conversion for archival images, medical scans, and technical diagrams where you can't afford any quality loss. Our converter decodes TIFF files locally in your browser — no upload needed, no software to install.
Why Convert TIFF to PNG?
TIFF files aren't supported by web browsers and many consumer applications, making them impractical for sharing, web display, or use in everyday software. PNG offers the same lossless quality with truly universal compatibility — every browser, every operating system, every image editor supports PNG. Choose TIFF to PNG over TIFF to JPEG when quality preservation is non-negotiable. JPEG compression introduces artifacts that are unacceptable for medical imaging, scientific data, technical drawings, and high-end photography. PNG preserves every pixel exactly as it was in the original TIFF, ensuring no information is lost. For archival workflows, PNG is a strong choice because the format has been a web standard since 1996 and has universal software support. While TIFF has slightly more features (like CMYK color spaces and multi-page support), PNG is far more portable and easier to work with across different systems and software. Note that PNG files may be similar in size to the original TIFF, or even larger for some image types. PNG uses different compression algorithms (deflate) compared to TIFF (which can use LZW, ZIP, or no compression). For photographic content where file size matters, consider TIFF to JPEG or TIFF to WebP instead.
How It Works
Upload your TIFF file. The utif2 decoder reads the TIFF pixel data in your browser, handling common variants including LZW, deflate, and uncompressed TIFFs. The decoded pixels are then encoded as a lossless PNG via the Canvas API. Every pixel is preserved exactly — no compression artifacts are introduced. Files will still be large since both TIFF and PNG are lossless, but PNG has significantly better compatibility. A TIFF that can't be opened in your web browser or messaging app becomes a PNG that works everywhere. All metadata is stripped during conversion, including scanner information, camera data, and embedded thumbnails. The resulting PNG is clean and ready for any workflow — editing, web display, archival, or sharing.
All Supported Formats
While this page is optimized for TIFF to PNG conversion, our universal image converter supports all major formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, AVIF, JPEG XL, TIFF, SVG, BMP, and GIF. All conversions run 100% in your browser with automatic metadata stripping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is any quality lost in TIFF to PNG conversion?
No. Both TIFF and PNG support lossless compression. The conversion preserves every pixel exactly as it was in the original TIFF file. This is a true lossless-to-lossless conversion, making it ideal for medical, scientific, and archival images where data integrity is critical.
Will the PNG be smaller than the TIFF?
Sometimes, but not always. PNG and TIFF use different compression algorithms. PNG is often smaller for screenshots and graphics with flat colors, but may be similar in size for photographic content. Uncompressed TIFFs will always produce smaller PNGs, while LZW-compressed TIFFs and PNGs are usually comparable in size.
Is this TIFF to PNG converter safe for sensitive files?
Yes. All processing happens locally in your browser — your TIFF files are never uploaded to any server. This makes it safe for converting confidential medical scans, legal documents, proprietary designs, and other sensitive images. No data leaves your device.
Can I convert multiple TIFF files to PNG at once?
Yes. Batch mode supports up to 5 files for free users and up to 10 for Pro users. All converted files can be downloaded individually or as a ZIP archive. This is especially useful for converting batches of scanned documents or archived images.
What TIFF formats are supported?
The converter supports the most common TIFF variants: uncompressed, LZW compressed, deflate (ZIP) compressed, and JPEG-in-TIFF. Both little-endian and big-endian byte orders are handled. Most TIFFs from scanners, digital cameras, and professional imaging software will convert successfully.
How do I convert TIFF to PNG on Mac or Windows?
Open this page in any browser on your Mac or Windows PC, then upload your TIFF file. The conversion runs entirely in the browser — no software installation or codec packs needed. It works identically on macOS, Windows, Linux, and Chromebook.
Convert More Formats
Need a different conversion? Our universal image converter handles all combinations. Or explore our other free tools: