Basic information about TIF file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension TIF(*.TIF or *.tif), you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the TIF file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the TIF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the TIF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support TIF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the TIF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the TIF file?
  • How to open a TIF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a TIF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a TIF file?
  • How to convert TIF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to TIF file format?


1.Detail information about TIF file extension: Tagged Image File



2.Detail information about TIF file extension: GeoTIFF Image

File type GeoTIFF Image Category Raster Image Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description TIF file is a GeoTIFF Image developed by Adobe Systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TIF files

Windows
Geosoft Oasis montaj
ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
The MathWorks MATLAB
ERDAS IMAGINE
GDAL



How to convert TIF files to another file format?

There are 37 records in our database eligible for TIF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve TIF to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to TIF file format?

There are 46 records in our database eligible for another files to TIF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to TIF conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a TIF file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.TIF”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the TIF extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support TIF file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of TIF files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a TIF file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a TIF file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a TIF file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the TIF file is damaged.
  • Whether the TIF file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the TIF file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the TIF file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the TIF file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a TIF file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a TIF file.

If the TIF file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.