Convert GIF to TIFF
Turn GIF images into TIFF files for print and archiving. Everything happens in your browser, so your images never leave your device.
Why convert GIF to TIFF?
GIF's 256-colour limit and heavy animated files make it a poor fit for anything beyond simple graphics and short loops. TIFF is lossless, and it's the format print shops, publishers and archives tend to ask for.
Transparency is kept
Both GIF and TIFF support transparency, so transparent areas carry over without a fill colour.
Animated GIF files
If your GIF is animated, only the first frame is converted and you get a still TIFF. Non-animated GIF files convert as normal.
Quality is preserved
GIF and TIFF are both lossless, so every pixel carries over exactly. Any size difference comes down to how each format compresses, not to lost detail.
GIF and TIFF compared
| Property | GIF | TIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless, 256 colours | Lossless (or uncompressed) |
| Transparency | On/off only | Supported, rarely used |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| Typical file size | Small for simple graphics; large for animations | Large |
| Best for | Short animations, simple graphics | Print, scans, archiving |
| Support | Universal | Desktop and pro software; not browsers |
Questions
Can I convert an animated GIF?
Yes, but only the first frame is kept, so you get a still TIFF.
Will converting GIF to TIFF reduce quality?
No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel is kept exactly.
Are my GIF images uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion runs in your browser, on your own device, so your images are never sent to a server. Once the page and converter have loaded, it keeps working even if your connection drops.