How to Convert TIFF to PNG: Step-by-Step Guide
- Open the converter, drop your TIFF files, click Convert, download PNG
- PNG output is lossless — every pixel from the TIFF is preserved
- Transparency is preserved automatically if present in the source TIFF
- CMYK TIFFs are converted to RGB during the process
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To convert TIFF to PNG: open the free browser converter on this page, drop in your .tiff or .tif files, and download the lossless PNG output. No software installation needed, nothing is uploaded, and the entire process takes under a minute.
TIFF to PNG: what changes and what stays the same
Both TIFF and PNG are lossless formats — they store every pixel without compression artifacts. Converting between them does not lose image quality. The differences are in file size, compatibility, and feature support:
- File size — PNG files are typically smaller than TIFF due to more efficient lossless compression. A 100MB TIFF often becomes 20–40MB as PNG, depending on image content.
- Compatibility — PNG opens natively in every browser, OS, and image viewer. TIFF requires dedicated software on some platforms.
- Transparency — PNG natively supports transparent backgrounds. If your TIFF has an alpha channel, the converter preserves it in the PNG output.
- Color mode — TIFF supports CMYK; PNG does not. CMYK TIFFs are automatically converted to RGB during the process.
Step-by-step: how to convert TIFF to PNG
- Open the converter — use the tool at the top of this page. No installation, no account.
- Select your files — click the drop zone or drag .tiff/.tif files directly onto it. Multiple files can be dropped at once for batch conversion.
- Click Convert — processing runs locally in your browser. A 50MB TIFF typically converts in 2–4 seconds on a modern device.
- Download your PNG files — each file has an individual download button. Use "Download All" for a zip of multiple conversions.
No signup required, no watermark on output, no file size limits.
Handling special TIFF cases: transparency, CMYK, multi-page
Transparent TIFFs — if your TIFF contains an alpha channel (transparent background or cutout), the converter preserves it in the PNG output. This is one of the main reasons to choose PNG over JPG as your output format — JPG cannot store transparency.
CMYK TIFFs — print-production TIFF files often use CMYK color mode. The converter automatically converts CMYK to RGB, which is required for PNG. Expect minor hue shifts in some colors (particularly reds and cyans) due to the gamut difference between CMYK and RGB.
Multi-page TIFFs — scanners and fax machines sometimes produce multi-page TIFF files. The converter extracts the first page. If you need all pages, split the TIFF into individual pages first using GIMP or a dedicated splitter tool.
Convert TIFF to PNG — No Software, No Upload
Lossless PNG output. Preserves transparency. Handles CMYK. Drop your TIFF files and download instantly.
Open Free TIFF to PNG ConverterFrequently Asked Questions
Does TIFF to PNG lose any image quality?
No. Both formats are lossless, so converting between them preserves every pixel exactly. The only change that can affect appearance is the CMYK-to-RGB conversion for print-mode TIFF files, which may shift some colors due to the difference in color gamuts — not a quality loss, but a color space change.
Will the converter keep transparent backgrounds from my TIFF?
Yes. If your TIFF contains an alpha channel, the converter preserves transparency in the PNG output. This is one of the key reasons to output PNG instead of JPG — JPG cannot represent transparency and would replace it with a white background.
Can I batch convert multiple TIFF files to PNG at once?
Yes. Drop multiple .tiff or .tif files into the converter at once. Each file is converted and made available for download individually. Use the "Download All" button to receive all converted PNGs as a single zip file.
