Basic information about TIFF file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension TIFF（*.TIFF or *.tiff）, 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 TIFF file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the TIFF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the TIFF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support TIFF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the TIFF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the TIFF file?
  • How to open a TIFF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a TIFF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a TIFF file?
  • How to convert TIFF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to TIFF file format?


1.Detail information about TIFF file extension: Tagged Image File Format

File type Tagged Image File Format Category Raster Image Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description TIFF file is a Tagged Image File Format developed by Adobe Systems. A TIFF file is a graphics container that stores raster images. It may contain high-quality graphics that support color depths from 1 to 24-bit and supports both lossy and lossless compression. TIFF files also support multiple layers and pages.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TIFF files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Windows Photos
Microsoft Windows Photo Viewer
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017
Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018
Adobe Illustrator CC 2017
ACD Systems ACDSee 2018
Nuance PaperPort 14
Nuance OmniPage Ultimate
Other image viewer
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Fireworks
Artweaver
Easy-PhotoPrint EX
FastPictureViewer Professional
Nero Multimedia Suite
PhotoOnWeb
XnView

macOS		 Apple Preview
Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018
Adobe Illustrator CC 2017
Roxio Toast 16
MacPhun ColorStrokes
Other image viewer
Flare

Linux		 darktable

Android		 File Viewer for Android

Web		 Google Drive



How to convert TIFF files to another file format?

There are 36 records in our database eligible for TIFF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve TIFF to another files conversion, you may use the option.

TIFF to AI TIFF to BMP TIFF to CDR TIFF to CGM
TIFF to CSV TIFF to DES TIFF to DJV TIFF to DJVU
TIFF to DOC TIFF to DOCX TIFF to DST TIFF to DWG
TIFF to GIF TIFF to GMD TIFF to HUS TIFF to ICO
TIFF to ICON TIFF to JEF TIFF to JPEG TIFF to JPG
TIFF to MPT TIFF to NEF TIFF to ODG TIFF to PDF
TIFF to PES TIFF to PNG TIFF to SVG TIFF to TEXT
TIFF to TIF TIFF to TNS TIFF to TTF TIFF to TXT
TIFF to VIP TIFF to VP3 TIFF to WMF TIFF to XLSX


How to convert another files to TIFF file format?

There are 54 records in our database eligible for another files to TIFF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to TIFF conversion, you may use the option.

JPG to TIFF CDR to TIFF FXG to TIFF AEP to TIFF
BIL to TIFF SID to TIFF ODG to TIFF ADF to TIFF
PNG to TIFF RA2 to TIFF CIT to TIFF DDS to TIFF
OXPS to TIFF IGE to TIFF 3MF to TIFF PSDX to TIFF
PDF to TIFF OBJ to TIFF CGM to TIFF XLSX to TIFF
PFI to TIFF PSD to TIFF GIF to TIFF VSDX to TIFF
AI to TIFF BMP to TIFF DST to TIFF ICON to TIFF
NEF to TIFF MRW to TIFF SDR to TIFF ALBM to TIFF
SKETCH to TIFF RW2 to TIFF IFF to TIFF LSM to TIFF
ITHMB to TIFF ICNS to TIFF CPT to TIFF DCM to TIFF
XPS to TIFF RTL to TIFF SHP to TIFF M3D to TIFF
CDX to TIFF PEF to TIFF IIQ to TIFF GML to TIFF
PICTCLIPPING to TIFF JP2 to TIFF XPR to TIFF RAW to TIFF
MIX to TIFF DWG to TIFF


Can't open a TIFF 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.TIFF”。

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 TIFF extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support TIFF 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 TIFF 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 TIFF file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a TIFF 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 TIFF file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the TIFF 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.