Convert TIFF to PDF — Archive & Share
TIFF and PDF are both archival formats, but PDF is far more accessible. Converting TIFF to PDF makes your images viewable on any device without special software, while maintaining print-quality resolution.
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TIFF vs PDF Comparison
| Feature | TIFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Tagged Image File Format | Portable Document Format |
| Lossy Compression | ✅ | ✅ |
| Lossless Compression | ✅ | ✅ |
| Transparency | ✅ | ❌ |
| Animation | ❌ | ❌ |
| Browser Support | No browser support (desktop apps only) | All browsers (via built-in viewers) |
| Color Depth | 16.7M+ (up to 48-bit) | Device-dependent |
| Typical Use | Print, archival, professional photography, scanning | Documents, print, archival, sharing |
| Year Introduced | 1986 | 1993 |
Why Convert TIFF to PDF?
TIFF requires specialized software to open. PDF is universally accessible with built-in viewers on every operating system, browser, and mobile device. For sharing scanned documents or high-quality photos, PDF is the pragmatic choice.
How to Convert TIFF to PDF
Upload your TIFF file.
KoalaPic embeds the image into a PDF at print-quality resolution (150 DPI).
Download the PDF for sharing, archiving, or printing.
Quality Note
The TIFF image is embedded at full resolution in the PDF. For multi-page TIFFs or multiple TIFF files, use batch upload with the multi-page PDF option to create a single document.