Free online KRA to TIFF converter

Source format

KRA is the native project file format used by Krita, a popular open-source digital painting and illustration application. A KRA file usually stores the full editable artwork, including layers, masks, blending modes, transparency, brush settings, and sometimes embedded resources such as references or animation data. Artists, illustrators, concept designers, and comic creators use KRA files when they need to keep a project fully editable for later revisions.

Target format

TIFF is a widely supported raster image format used in publishing, scanning, archiving, and professional image workflows. It is valued for its high quality, support for lossless compression, and compatibility with many graphics and desktop publishing applications. TIFF is often used when you need a flattened, high-resolution image for print production, archival storage, or exchange with software that does not understand layered project files.

How to perform the conversion

The best way to convert KRA to TIFF is with Krita, because it can open the project with all layers intact and export it to a standard image format.

1. Open the .kra file in Krita.
2. Check the document size, color profile, and resolution before exporting, since these settings affect the final TIFF.
3. Choose File → Export.
4. Select TIFF as the output format.
5. Choose export options such as compression, bit depth, and whether to flatten the image.
6. Save the file with a .tიფ or .tiff extension.

If you want a quick conversion without installing software, you can convert the file on 101convert.com for free. This is convenient for simple exports, but desktop software like Krita gives you more control over image quality and export settings.

In some workflows, you may also use ImageMagick or other command-line tools after first opening or rendering the KRA in a compatible application, but Krita remains the most reliable direct converter for this format pair.

Notes on quality and limitations

KRA is a layered project format, while TIFF is typically a flattened image format in most everyday workflows. That means the conversion usually does not preserve editable layers in a way that can be reopened as a KRA project. If you need to keep the artwork editable, keep the original .kra file as well.

For best results, export TIFF using lossless compression or no compression if file size is not a concern. If the image will be used for print, verify the color profile and resolution after export. Very large layered documents may produce large TIFF files, especially when exported at high bit depth or without compression.