Free online PKPASS to TIFF converter

Source format

PKPASS is the file format used for Apple Wallet passes, such as boarding passes, event tickets, coupons, loyalty cards, and store cards. A PKPASS file is essentially a signed package that contains pass data, images, and metadata. It is commonly created by airlines, venues, retailers, and app developers who want to distribute passes that can be added to Apple Wallet on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

Because PKPASS is a pass package rather than a simple image, it is not directly viewable in most image editors. To convert it to an image format like TIFF, you usually need to extract or render the visual pass content first.

Target format

TIFF is a high-quality raster image format widely used in printing, archiving, scanning, and professional graphics workflows. It supports lossless storage, high color depth, and multiple compression options. TIFF is a good choice when you need a durable, editable, or print-friendly image file.

Compared with web-oriented formats, TIFF files are typically larger, but they preserve detail well and are broadly supported by desktop publishing and imaging software.

How to perform the conversion

There is no direct one-step conversion from PKPASS to TIFF in most software, because PKPASS is a signed pass bundle. The best approach is to extract the pass artwork or render the pass view, then save that result as TIFF.

1. Open the PKPASS file with a pass viewer or compatible wallet tool that can display the pass contents. If you only need the front design, use a viewer that shows the pass as it appears in Apple Wallet.
2. Export or capture the visible pass. If the software offers File → Export or Save as image, use that option. If not, take a high-resolution screenshot of the pass display.
3. Convert the image to TIFF in an image editor such as GIMP, Photoshop, or ImageMagick. For example, with ImageMagick you can run magick input.png output.tიფ after saving the pass as PNG or another image format first.
4. Adjust resolution if needed. For print use, make sure the image is captured or exported at sufficient size before converting to TIFF, since TIFF preserves quality but cannot restore lost detail.
5. Save the final file as .tiff or .tif.

If you want a simple browser-based workflow, you can convert the file on 101convert.com for free without installing any software, then download the resulting TIFF file.

Notes on quality and limitations

PKPASS is not a standard image format, so the conversion usually produces a rendered image of the pass, not the original package contents. That means interactive elements, barcode behavior, pass updates, and wallet-specific metadata will not be preserved in TIFF.

Quality depends heavily on how the pass is exported or captured. A low-resolution screenshot will produce a soft or pixelated TIFF, while a high-resolution export will give much better results. If the pass contains multiple sides or states, you may need separate TIFF files for each view.

Also note that some PKPASS files are protected by signing and may not open in generic tools. In those cases, use a pass viewer or the original issuer’s app to display the pass before converting it to TIFF.