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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Modern format with excellent compression. Limited browser support.
Apple's format. Excellent quality at small sizes.
Lossless format. Large files, ideal for print/archival.
256 colors max. Best for simple graphics.
Uncompressed bitmap. Very large files.
Vector trace. Best for logos and simple graphics. Not a pixel-perfect conversion.
Same format? You might want to compress instead.
SSIM-optimized — finds the lowest file size at your chosen visual fidelity.
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Resize tool → Live preview, percentage scaling, and dimension presets.
Tip: Use PNG or WebP for transparent output. Standalone tool →
Lossless format — files can be large
GIF is limited to 256 colors
Best for logos, icons, and line art. Photos produce stylized results.
BMP files are uncompressed and can be very large. Consider TIFF (LZW) or PNG for lossless with smaller file sizes.
Leave empty for all pages. Multi-page PDFs produce a ZIP.
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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.