Convert PDF to TIFF

Free PDF to TIFF converter. Every PDF page becomes a sharp image, delivered as a ZIP when there are several. No signup, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.

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How to convert PDF to TIFF

Quick answer: To convert PDF to TIFF: upload your PDF file, choose TIFF as the output format, click Convert and download the result. It takes a few seconds, needs no account, and your files are deleted from the server after 1 hour.

  1. Upload your PDF file by clicking the upload area, dragging it in, or pasting an image URL.
  2. Select TIFF as the output format.
  3. Click Convert and wait a few seconds.
  4. Download your TIFF file, or download several files at once as a ZIP.

What changes when you convert PDF to TIFF

  • Every page of the PDF is rendered as a sharp image (150 dpi) and saved as TIFF. A single-page PDF gives one TIFF file.
  • A PDF with several pages gives one TIFF image per page, delivered together in a ZIP file (up to 20 pages).
  • Pages are drawn on a white background, so the images have a white page color rather than transparency.
  • Text and vector drawings in the PDF become pixels, so the result is a picture, not selectable text. Password-protected PDFs cannot be converted.

PDF vs TIFF at a glance

Comparison of PDF and TIFF
FeaturePDFTIFF
Full namePDF (Portable Document Format)TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)
Introduced19931986
CompressionLossy or losslessLossless
TransparencyNoYes
AnimationNoNo
Best forSharing, printing and archiving pictures or scans as documents, one image per pageScanning, archiving and professional printing
CompatibilityOpens in every browser, phone, computer and PDF reader.Common in print, scanning and photography software; most browsers except Safari cannot display it.

When to choose TIFF instead of PDF

Choose TIFF for scanning, archiving and professional printing. Its main limit: files are very large and browsers rarely show them.

Stay with PDF if you need sharing, printing and archiving pictures or scans as documents, one image per page.

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PDF to TIFF FAQ

How do I convert a PDF to TIFF?

Upload your PDF, select TIFF as the output format, click Convert and download the result. Every page becomes a TIFF image. No software or account is needed.

What happens to a PDF with many pages?

Each page is saved as its own TIFF image (up to 20 pages), and all the images are delivered together in one ZIP file. A one-page PDF gives a single TIFF file.

Will the TIFF look sharp?

Pages are rendered at 150 dpi, which is clear on screens and fine for normal printing. You can use Resize to change the pixel size, and Compress to make the TIFF files smaller.

Can I convert a password-protected PDF to TIFF?

No. Remove the password in your PDF reader first, then upload the file again.

Can I edit the text after converting a PDF to TIFF?

No. The pages become pictures, so the text is no longer selectable. Keep the original PDF if you still need to edit or copy the text.

Is it free and safe to convert PDF to TIFF here?

Yes. It is free for up to 20 files per day and 100 MB per file, with no sign-up. Files are processed on our server, never shared, and deleted automatically after 1 hour.

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