PICT vs TIF — Comparison & Free Converter
Fast, instant PICT to TIF conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .pict file and get .tif in seconds.
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Vous avez des fichiers PICT et souhaitez les convertir au format TIF ? Que ce soit pour archiver des documents importants, partager des images sans perte de qualité ou préparer des visuels pour l'impression, la conversion de PICT vers TIF est une démarche courante. Le format PICT, bien que lié à l'histoire d'Apple, est aujourd'hui moins universellement supporté que le TIF (Tagged Image File Format), reconnu pour sa robustesse et sa capacité à préserver les détails graphiques. Notre outil en ligne vous offre une solution simple et efficace pour transformer vos images PICT en fichiers TIF, garantissant ainsi leur accessibilité et leur compatibilité avec une multitude de logiciels et de plateformes, tout en conservant leur intégrité visuelle. Simplifiez vos flux de travail et assurez la pérennité de vos données graphiques.
- Archivage de dossiers administratifs (Québec)
- Publication scientifique ou universitaire (France, Suisse)
- Prépresse et design graphique (Belgique)
En France et en Belgique, la conversion PICT vers TIF est souvent motivée par la nécessité d'intégrer des images issues d'anciens systèmes Mac dans des environnements Windows ou des chaînes de production standardisées, où le TIF est un format d'échange privilégié.
About PICT to TIF Conversion
PICT or TIF — which format should you use? The answer depends on your needs. Here's a quick breakdown.
PICT is a widely used file format. It has common platform support. TIF is a widely used file format. It has common platform support.
So when should you convert PICT to TIF? This conversion is ideal when you When you need a TIF file. This conversion helps you convert between formats quickly.
Converting PICT to TIF maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
If you've decided TIF is the right choice, CocoConvert makes the conversion effortless. Upload your .pict file, pick TIF, and click Convert — done in seconds. The converter runs on secure servers in Germany, powered by FFmpeg, Sharp, and qpdf. Files are encrypted via TLS and erased within 24 hours.
Free tier: 5 files/hour, 250 MB each. Pro: 100 files/hour, 5 GB each. Works in every modern browser on desktop and mobile.
How to Convert PICT to TIF
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Choose your PICT file
Upload your .pict file using drag-and-drop or the file browser. Batch mode lets you add multiple files.
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Set format to TIF
Select .tif from the output options. The converter applies optimal quality settings automatically.
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Run the conversion
Click Convert. Server-side processing means your device stays fast — even for large image files.
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Get your TIF file
Download your converted file instantly. Batch downloads are available as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert PICT to TIF
Your PICT file is decoded and re-encoded as TIF.
Your PICT file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in TIF format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
PICT
.pict file
| Extension | .pict |
| MIME Type | image/x-pict |
| Category | Image |
TIF
.tif file
| Extension | .tif |
| MIME Type | image/tiff |
| Category | Image |
Should You Convert PICT to TIF?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a TIF file
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use PICT or TIF?
It depends on your goal. PICT preserves full quality. TIF preserves full quality. Choose based on whether file size or quality matters more for your use case.
Is TIF higher quality than PICT?
Not necessarily. Converting PICT to TIF maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings. Quality depends on the compression type and settings, not just the format name.
Can I convert PICT to TIF on Mac and Windows?
Yes. CocoConvert is a web-based tool that works in all modern browsers — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge — on any operating system including macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Is CocoConvert free for PICT to TIF?
Yes. Free users get 5 conversions per hour (250 MB each). Pro subscribers unlock 100 files per hour, 5 GB per file, and priority processing.
What tools does CocoConvert use for PICT to TIF?
CocoConvert uses FFmpeg for audio/video, Sharp for images, and qpdf for documents — the same open-source libraries used by Netflix, YouTube, and major enterprise platforms.
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