TIFF vs SUN — Comparison & Free Converter
Fast, instant TIFF to SUN conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .tiff file and get .sun in seconds.
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Vous manipulez des images volumineuses, des documents numérisés haute résolution, ou des fichiers graphiques complexes ? Le format TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) est un pilier pour la conservation de la qualité visuelle, notamment dans les domaines professionnels. Cependant, il arrive que vos besoins techniques ou la compatibilité avec certains systèmes UNIX exigent une conversion vers le format SUN Raster (fichiers .ras). Que ce soit pour des applications scientifiques, des interfaces logicielles spécifiques ou simplement pour optimiser l'intégration de vos visuels dans des environnements dédiés, transformer vos TIFF en SUN Raster est une opération qui demande précision. Notre outil est conçu pour vous offrir une transition fluide, préservant l'intégrité de vos données tout en garantissant la compatibilité nécessaire pour vos projets.
- Archivage de documents administratifs numérisés
- Intégration d'images dans des publications académiques
- Échanges de fichiers graphiques dans l'industrie du design
Au Québec, comme en France, l'utilisation de formats ouverts ou spécifiques à certains systèmes est fréquente dans les institutions publiques et les universités pour des raisons de pérennité et d'interopérabilité, rendant cette conversion pertinente.
About TIFF to SUN Conversion
TIFF or SUN — which format should you use? The answer depends on your needs. Here's a quick breakdown.
TIFF is an uncompressed or losslessly compressed format favoured in print, publishing, and professional photography. It has mostly universal platform support. SUN is a widely used file format. It has common platform support.
So when should you convert TIFF to SUN? This conversion is ideal when you When you need a SUN file. This conversion helps you convert between formats quickly.
Converting TIFF to SUN maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
If you've decided SUN is the right choice, CocoConvert makes the conversion effortless. Upload your .tiff file, pick SUN, 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 TIFF to SUN
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Choose your TIFF file
Upload your .tiff file using drag-and-drop or the file browser. Batch mode lets you add multiple files.
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Set format to SUN
Select .sun 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 SUN file
Download your converted file instantly. Batch downloads are available as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert TIFF to SUN
Your TIFF file is decoded and re-encoded as SUN.
Your TIFF file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in SUN format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
TIFF
.tiff file
| Extension | .tiff |
| MIME Type | image/tiff |
| Category | Image |
SUN
.sun file
| Extension | .sun |
| MIME Type | image/x-sun-raster |
| Category | Image |
Should You Convert TIFF to SUN?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a SUN file
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use TIFF or SUN?
It depends on your goal. TIFF preserves full quality. SUN preserves full quality. Choose based on whether file size or quality matters more for your use case.
Is SUN higher quality than TIFF?
Not necessarily. Converting TIFF to SUN 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 TIFF to SUN 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 TIFF to SUN?
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 TIFF to SUN?
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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