TIFF File Extension - What Is A .tiff File And How Do I Open It?

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Tagged Image File Format

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What is a TIFF file?

A TIFF file is a graphics container that stores raster images in the Tagged Image File Format (TIFF). It contains high-quality graphics that support color depths from 1 to 24-bit and supports both lossy and lossless compression. TIFF files also support multiple layers and pages.

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Aldus Corporation released the TIFF format in the mid-1980s to be a standard image format for saving high-quality color images on multiple computer platforms. Although it was widely adopted, the JPEG format surpassed it over the years because it was more efficient and web-friendly.

Now, graphic designers and professional printers typically save digital photos and graphics in the TIFF format for editing and printing purposes. They may save the images as TIFF or .TIF files.

NOTE: Aldus Corporation merged with Adobe Systems in 1994.

How to open a TIFF file

You can open TIFF files with various image editors since the TIFF format is quite common. Some options include Microsoft Photos (Windows), CorelDRAW Graphics Suite (Windows and macOS), Adobe Photoshop (Windows and macOS), and Apple Preview (bundled with macOS).

NOTE: You can also open TIFF files with Google Photos in a web browser, Chrome OS, and Android and iOS devices.

How to convert a TIFF file

Various image viewers and editors, including Microsoft Photos, Apple Preview, and CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, can convert TIFF files to other image formats.

For example, Microsoft Photos can convert TIFF files to the following formats:

• .JPG - JPEG Image
• .JXR - JPEG XR Image
• .PNG - Portable Network Graphic
• .BMP - Bitmap Image

Programs that open TIFF files

Sort Pricing Program Name Platform Reset X Windows File Viewer Plus — Get it from MicrosoftFree+ Microsoft PhotosIncluded with OS Microsoft Windows Photo ViewerIncluded with OS Microsoft PaintIncluded with OS CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2024Free Trial Adobe Photoshop 2025Free Trial Adobe Photoshop ElementsFree Trial Adobe Illustrator 2025Free Trial ACD Systems ACDSee Photo StudioFree Trial Mac Apple PreviewIncluded with OS Apple PhotosIncluded with OS Adobe Photoshop 2025Free Trial Adobe Photoshop ElementsFree Trial Adobe Illustrator 2025Free Trial CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2024Free Trial Roxio Toast 20Paid MacPhun ColorStrokes — DiscontinuedPaid Web FileHelper.comFree Apple PhotosIncluded with OS Google PhotosFree Google DriveFree+ iOS Apple PhotosIncluded with OS Google PhotosFree Android File Viewer for AndroidFree+ Google PhotosFree Chrome OS Google PhotosFree

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1. Tagged Image File Format
   • More Information
   • How to Open
   • How to Convert
   • Program List