Free online TIF to AVI converter

A TIF image needs conversion when a video editor, playback system, or delivery workflow accepts AVI video but not a standalone still image. The result displays the image for a chosen duration; conversion does not create motion.

What the TIF format is

TIF, also written TIFF, is a raster image format commonly used for scans, print graphics, and high-resolution images. Scanners and programs such as Adobe Photoshop can create TIF files; they may be uncompressed or use lossless compression, and can contain more color or page data than a typical video frame.

What the AVI format is

AVI is a Microsoft video container that can hold video and audio streams encoded with different codecs. It is supported by many Windows players and editing tools, but compatibility and file size depend on the codec inside the AVI, not just the extension.

How to convert

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1. Upload the TIF file or files. Multiple files can be converted as a batch; the page shows the per-file size limit.
2. Before converting, set Show each picture for to choose how long each picture appears in the video.
3. Start the conversion, then download the AVI file or files.

Convert offline with desktop software

FFmpeg is free, open-source software for Windows, macOS, and Linux. With FFmpeg installed, run this command to make a five-second, 25-frame-per-second AVI from one image:

ffmpeg -loop 1 -i input.tif -t 5 -r 25 -c:v mjpeg -q:v 3 output.avi

Replace input.tif with the source filename. Change -t 5 for a different duration and -r 25 for a different frame rate. This command produces a silent video.

Adobe Premiere Pro is a commercial option on Windows. Import the TIF, place it on the timeline, set the clip duration, then choose File → Export → Media and select AVI as the format. Available AVI codecs depend on the installed export components.

Quality and compatibility

A still image becomes repeated video frames, so frame rate affects playback timing rather than adding detail or motion. The output codec can reduce image quality, color depth, or transparency; choose a codec supported by the intended player and check the exported resolution and aspect ratio. TIFF files with multiple pages may require separate handling to turn every page into a video frame.