Free BMP to TIFF converter online
Need a TIFF instead of a BMP? This free converter turns BMP files into TIFF images right in your browser. Add as many files as you like, adjust the settings and download the results individually or together as a ZIP.
BMP is an uncompressed bitmap format from early Windows. Because it stores every pixel raw, BMP files are enormous (a 12 megapixel photo is about 36 MB) but they are trivially simple, so old software, microcontrollers, label printers and some games still require them.
TIFF is the workhorse format of scanners, printers, publishers and photo archives. It can store images uncompressed or with lossless compression, several pages in one file, and lots of metadata. TIFF files are huge and most browsers, phones and websites can't display them, so they usually need converting before sharing online.
About BMP and TIFF files
New to these formats? These pages explain what each one is for and how to open it on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android.
Why convert BMP to TIFF?
- TIFF is required by many printers, publishers, scanning workflows and archives, and is accepted by professional editors like Photoshop and InDesign.
How to convert BMP to TIFF
- Click the upload box or drag and drop your BMP files (you can select several at once).
- Conversion to TIFF starts automatically. Change the options if you like.
- Download each TIFF file or click 'Download all' for a ZIP.
Features
- Batch conversionConvert hundreds of BMP files at once.
- No uploadFiles never leave your device, so it is fast and private.
- Strips metadataThe TIFF files contain no EXIF or GPS data.
- Any deviceWorks on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Chromebook.
BMP vs TIFF: what's the difference?
| Feature | BMP | TIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bitmap Image File | Tagged Image File Format |
| Released | 1990 | 1986 |
| Compression | None (uncompressed) | None, LZW, Deflate or JPEG |
| Transparency | Rarely supported | Yes |
| Animation | No | No (multi-page) |
| Typical file size | Huge | Very large |
| Best for | legacy Windows software, embedded devices and some printers | scanning, professional printing, publishing and archiving |
| Compatibility | Windows apps and most editors; inefficient for the web | Printers, scanners and pro editors; browsers (except Safari), phones and websites can't open it |
| File extensions | .bmp, .dib | .tif, .tiff |
| MIME type | image/bmp | image/tiff |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert BMP to TIFF?
Open this page, add your BMP files, and FileStripe converts them to TIFF in your browser. Then download the files one by one or as a ZIP. It takes a few seconds and you don't need to install anything.
Will converting BMP to TIFF reduce quality?
No further quality is lost. TIFF is lossless, so the TIFF file looks exactly like the decoded BMP.
Can I convert multiple BMP files to TIFF at once?
Yes. Select or drop as many BMP files as you like; there is no limit on the number or size of files.
Is the BMP to TIFF free?
Yes. The BMP to TIFF is completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks, no daily limits and no premium tier.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. FileStripe processes your files locally in your web browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded, so the BMP to TIFF is safe for private photos and confidential documents and even works offline once the page has loaded.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. The BMP to TIFF works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet on phones, tablets and computers. On a phone you can pick files from your photo library or files app and share the result straight to another app.
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