Free online TIFF to MKV converter

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How to convert tiff to mkv file

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A video editor or playback device may require a video file instead of a folder of TIFF still images. Converting the images to MKV packages them as a timed slideshow; it does not preserve them as individually editable TIFFs.

What the TIFF format is

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) stores raster images and is common for scans, photography, and print workflows because it can retain high bit depth and image detail. Scanners and programs such as Adobe Photoshop and GIMP can create TIFF files. A TIFF may also contain multiple pages, though video conversion typically uses one image per frame.

What the MKV format is

MKV is the Matroska multimedia container. It can hold video, audio, subtitles, and metadata; the video and audio streams inside it use separate codecs. MKV is useful for packaging a slideshow as a video file, but playback compatibility depends on the codecs used, not just the MKV extension.

How to convert TIFF to MKV

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Open the TIFF-to-MKV converter on 101convert.com and upload the TIFF images. The page supports batch conversion and displays a per-file size limit.
Before converting, set show each picture for to choose the display duration for each image.
Start the conversion and download the resulting MKV file.

Offline with desktop software

FFmpeg is a free, open-source command-line program for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Put the images in one folder and name them in sequence, such as image001.tif, image002.tif, and image003.tif. From that folder, run ffmpeg -framerate 1/3 -i image%03d.tif -vf "fps=25,format=yuv420p" -c:v libx264 -crf 18 slideshow.mkv. This sets each still to three seconds and encodes a 25 fps H.264 video. Change 1/3 to the reciprocal of the desired seconds per image; for five seconds, use 1/5.

Quality and compatibility

The example uses H.264 with lossy compression and 4:2:0 chroma subsampling, which is broadly supported but can reduce fine color detail. For a lossless video stream, FFmpeg supports the FFV1 codec in MKV; use -c:v ffv1 instead of -c:v libx264 -crf 18, and check that the intended player supports FFV1. The input sequence requires consistently numbered files and matching image dimensions. Conversion makes a video from the stills; it does not retain TIFF layers, pages, or original image files inside the MKV.

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TIFF vs MKV: format comparison

How the TIFF and MKV formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.

Comparison of the TIFF and MKV file formats
Property	.TIFF Tagged Image File Format	.MKV Matroska Video
Open standard	Yes	Yes
Compression	Both	Both
Typical file size	Large	Large
Opens in a web browser	Partial	No
Further editing	Limited	Limited
Metadata support	Extensive	Extensive
Plain-text readable	No	No
Best used for	Long-term archiving	Streaming
Introduced	1986	2002
Developer	Aldus Corporation, later Adobe Systems	Matroska org
MIME type	image/tiff	video/x-matroska

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Frequently asked questions

Is the TIFF to MKV converter free?

Yes, converting TIFF to MKV 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 TIFF file be?

You can upload TIFF files up to 10 MB and convert up to 3 files at once in a single batch. With a paid plan the limit is up to 2000 MB per file and 20 files at once, see our plans.

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 TIFF to MKV?

No. The TIFF to MKV 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 TIFF file for this TIFF to MKV 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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