Free online PNG to TIF converter

Convert PNG images to TIFF for scanning, print, publishing, and archival workflows.

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How to convert png to tif file

August 20, 2026
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Some scanners, publishing systems, medical-imaging applications, and print workflows require TIFF instead of PNG. Converting the file provides the required .tif or .tiff container without changing its pixel dimensions.

What the PNG format is

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a raster image format created by web browsers, screenshot tools, drawing applications, scanners, and editors such as GIMP, Photoshop, and Affinity Photo. It uses lossless compression, supports RGB and grayscale images, and can preserve an alpha channel for transparent areas.

PNG is widely used for web graphics, interface assets, screenshots, and digital artwork. Some print, scanning, publishing, and archival systems do not accept it even though its image data is lossless.

What the TIF format is

TIF and TIFF are filename extensions for the same Tagged Image File Format. TIFF is used for scanning, desktop publishing, geographic and scientific imaging, high-resolution print production, and document archiving.

TIFF can store high-resolution raster data, metadata, multiple pages, RGB, grayscale, CMYK, and some higher bit depths. Its available features depend on the software reading the file. Lossless compression options include LZW, Deflate, and PackBits; uncompressed TIFF is also supported. TIFF is often more suitable than PNG for print and archival workflows, but files can be larger and advanced features are not equally compatible across applications.

Convert the file online

You can convert the file for free on 101convert.com without installing software. Upload the PNG, select TIF or TIFF as the output format, start the conversion, and download the resulting file. This type of conversion normally retains the source width and height.

Convert with desktop software

GIMP

Open the PNG with File → Open.
Select File → Export As.
Set the output filename to end in .tif or .tiff, then select Export.
Choose LZW or Deflate in the TIFF export dialog and confirm with Export.

GIMP is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It can export individual files, but dedicated batch tools are more convenient for large sets.

ImageMagick

With ImageMagick installed, run the following command in a terminal or command prompt:

magick input.png -compress LZW output.tif

LZW is lossless. Deflate is another lossless option:

magick input.png -compress Zip output.tif

To convert every PNG in a directory into a separate folder, create converted first and run:

magick mogrify -format tif -path converted -compress LZW *.png

ImageMagick retains the source pixel dimensions unless a resize or resampling option is added. Photoshop and other image editors provide equivalent TIFF export controls through their save or export commands, including compression, color mode, and bit-depth settings.

Quality and compatibility limits

PNG compression is already lossless, so conversion cannot restore missing detail, increase resolution, or create pixels that were not present in the source. A TIFF exported with LZW, Deflate, PackBits, or no compression preserves the PNG’s pixel values, subject to color conversion and the export settings. Avoid JPEG compression inside TIFF when exact image data matters.

Transparency requires checking the destination application. TIFF can store transparency information, but some older print and publishing programs ignore alpha channels. If the receiving system requires an opaque image, flatten the PNG against the intended background before exporting.

Check the image mode and bit depth before conversion. A normal PNG export commonly produces an RGB or grayscale TIFF, while a print workflow may require CMYK. Converting RGB to CMYK changes color values and should use the profile supplied by the printer or publisher.

Changing resolution metadata from 96 DPI to 300 DPI does not add detail or change the pixel count. Resample only when the receiving workflow requires different pixel dimensions. A simple PNG-to-TIFF export also creates a single-page TIFF; it does not automatically create multiple pages or editable layers.

PNG vs TIF: format comparison

How the PNG and TIF formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.

Comparison of the PNG and TIF file formats
Property	.PNG Portable Network Graphics	.TIF Tagged Image File Format
Compression	Lossless	Both
Transparency	Yes	Partial
Animation	No	No
Layers	No	No
Color depth	True color with alpha (32-bit)	True color (24-bit)
Metadata support	Extensive	Extensive
Opens in a web browser	Yes, natively	No
Typical file size	Small	Large
Open standard	Yes	Yes
Best used for	Web publishing	Long-term archiving
Introduced	1996	1986
Developer	PNG Development Group	Aldus Corporation, later Adobe Systems
MIME type	image/png	image/tiff

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Frequently asked questions

Is the PNG to TIF converter free?

Yes, converting PNG to TIF on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required. If you need a higher file size limit or want to convert more files at once, see our plans.

How large can my PNG file be?

You can upload PNG files up to 2000 MB and convert up to 200 files at once in a single batch.

What happens to my uploaded files?

Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.

Do I need to install any software to convert PNG to TIF?

No. The PNG to TIF conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.

Did the conversion fail?

In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid PNG file for this PNG to TIF conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.

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