How to Convert PNG to TIFF — Quick & Free
Fast, instant PNG to TIFF conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .png file and get .tiff in seconds.
Batch Settings
Some metadata may not survive
Your PNG file may contain tEXt, iTXt metadata. TIFF has limited or no support for these metadata types. Location data (GPS), camera settings, and color profiles may be stripped during conversion.
Color depth reduction: 48-bit → 32-bit
PNG stores up to 48 bits per channel, but TIFF supports only 32 bits. You may notice banding in smooth gradients (like sky or skin tones) where subtle color transitions are lost.
About PNG to TIFF Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert PNG to TIFF online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .png file to CocoConvert, pick TIFF as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. PNG uses lossless compression and supports transparency, making it perfect for graphics, logos, and screenshots. TIFF is an uncompressed or losslessly compressed format favoured in print, publishing, and professional photography. Converting between these two formats lets you convert between formats quickly.
Full Name: PNG uses Portable Network Graphics, while TIFF uses Tagged Image File Format. Compression: PNG uses Lossless, while TIFF uses Lossy & Lossless. Transparency: PNG uses Yes, while TIFF uses Yes.
Your PNG file is decoded and re-encoded as TIFF. Converting PNG to TIFF maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
CocoConvert runs entirely online — no software to install, no account to create. Your files are encrypted during upload (TLS), processed on isolated servers in Germany, and permanently deleted after 24 hours. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and all mobile browsers.
Need to convert more than one file? Free users can do 5 per hour. Pro gets 100 per hour with files up to 5 GB each.
How to Convert PNG to TIFF
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1. Upload PNG
Drop your .png file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
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2. Select TIFF
Choose .tiff from the output dropdown. Settings are pre-configured for best results.
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3. Convert
One click. The server handles all the heavy lifting using FFmpeg and Sharp.
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4. Download
Your .tiff file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert PNG to TIFF
Your PNG image is decoded into raw pixel data, then re-encoded as TIFF.
Your PNG file is decoded — the compressed/stored pixel data is expanded into raw RGBA (with alpha channel) pixels
Pixels are re-encoded using Tagged Image File Format's lossless compression
Metadata (EXIF, ICC profiles) is transferred where TIFF supports it
The TIFF file is saved and ready for download
PNG vs TIFF — Detailed Comparison
| Feature | .PNG | .TIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Portable Network Graphics | Tagged Image File Format |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy & Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Color Depth | 8 or 16 bits/channel (up to 48-bit color) | up to 32 bits/channel |
| HDR Support | No | Yes |
| Typical File Size | 5–20 MB per photo, <1 MB for graphics | 10–50 MB per photo (uncompressed) |
| Platform Support | Universal | Very Wide |
| Browser Support | Universal | none |
| Year Created | 1996 | 1986 |
| Open Standard | Yes | Yes |
Should You Convert PNG to TIFF?
When to Convert
- ✓When you specifically need a TIFF file for your workflow
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PNG to TIFF conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free PNG to TIFF conversion with generous daily limits — 25 minutes of processing time and up to 5 files per hour (250 MB each). Pro plans remove these limits.
How fast is PNG to TIFF conversion?
Most files convert in 2–10 seconds depending on size. Large image files may take 30 seconds. Batch jobs process in parallel for maximum speed.
What happens to my files after conversion?
Your uploaded PNG file and the converted TIFF file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting PNG to TIFF lose quality?
Converting PNG to TIFF maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert TIFF back to PNG?
Yes, CocoConvert supports TIFF to PNG conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.
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