Free GIF to TIFF converter online
Need a TIFF instead of a GIF? This free converter turns GIF 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.
GIF is one of the oldest image formats still in use. It is limited to 256 colours, so photos look grainy, and transparency is all-or-nothing. It survives because it supports animation everywhere. When you convert a GIF to a still format, FileStripe uses the first frame.
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 GIF 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 GIF 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 GIF to TIFF
- Click the upload box or drag and drop your GIF 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 GIF 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.
GIF vs TIFF: what's the difference?
| Feature | GIF | TIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | Tagged Image File Format |
| Released | 1987 | 1986 |
| Compression | Lossless (256 colours max) | None, LZW, Deflate or JPEG |
| Transparency | 1-bit (on/off) | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | No (multi-page) |
| Typical file size | Medium | Very large |
| Best for | simple animations and reaction images | scanning, professional printing, publishing and archiving |
| Compatibility | Universal | Printers, scanners and pro editors; browsers (except Safari), phones and websites can't open it |
| File extensions | .gif | .tif, .tiff |
| MIME type | image/gif | image/tiff |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert GIF to TIFF?
Open this page, add your GIF 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 GIF to TIFF reduce quality?
No further quality is lost. TIFF is lossless, so the TIFF file looks exactly like the decoded GIF.
Can I convert multiple GIF files to TIFF at once?
Yes. Select or drop as many GIF files as you like; there is no limit on the number or size of files.
What happens to animated GIFs?
The first frame of the animation is converted.
Is the GIF to TIFF free?
Yes. The GIF 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 GIF 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 GIF 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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