TIFF to GIF Online Converter

Convert your TIFF file to GIF format in simple 3 clicks.

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TIFF vs GIF: Complete Format Guide

TIFF

None/LZW/ZIP

Compression

GIF

Lossless (LZW)

TIFF

Supported — extra alpha channels with full precision, stored as associated or unassociated alpha

Transparency

GIF

Binary 1-bit transparency only — each pixel is either fully transparent or fully opaque (no partial transparency)

TIFF

Not natively supported; multi-page TIFF stores multiple images but without animation timing data

Animation

GIF

Core feature — stores multiple frames with individual display timings, loop count, and optional per-frame color palettes

TIFF

Up to 64-bit (16-bit per channel RGBA), including CMYK, Lab, and specialized color space support

Color Depth

GIF

8-bit only — maximum 256 colors per frame (each frame may have its own 256-color palette)

TIFF

5 MB – 100 MB+ per image — a 24MP camera image is typically 60–80 MB as uncompressed TIFF

File Size

GIF

10–200 KB for static GIFs; 0.5 MB – 20 MB for animated GIFs

TIFF

Not supported in any web browser — cannot be displayed on web pages without prior conversion

Browser Support

GIF

Universal — all browsers including IE5, all operating systems, all mobile devices, all social media platforms

TIFF

Professional printing

Best For

GIF

Animations, icons

Format

TIFF

TIFF was developed by Aldus Corporation in 1986 to standardize images scanned for desktop publishing. Its flexible, extensible container supports multiple compression options and bit depths within the…

Strengths

+16-bit and 32-bit per channel for HDR photography and scientific imaging

+Multiple compression options: balance quality against file size as needed

+Industry standard for professional printing, prepress, and photography archiving

+CMYK and Lab color space support for accurate print production

Limitations

−Enormous file sizes — impractical for web delivery or consumer sharing

−No browser support — must convert before any web display

−Slow to open and process even in professional software

−Incompatible with consumer applications, email clients, and mobile devices

Professional photography archiving and long-term preservationPrint production workflows requiring CMYK or 16-bit color depthMedical, scientific, or GIS imaging requiring maximum data precisionWhen a print shop or institutional client specifically requires TIFF format

Format

GIF

GIF was invented by CompuServe engineer Steve Wilhite in 1987 for transmitting images over slow modem connections. Its 256-color limit reflected the monitor technology of that era. A 1990s patent disp…

Strengths

+Universal support on every device and platform ever made

+Animation support with per-frame timing and seamless looping

+Excellent LZW compression for images with large areas of solid color

+Binary transparency works cleanly for logos on solid backgrounds

Limitations

−Hard 256-color limit causes visible banding and dithering on photographs

−Binary transparency only — no anti-aliased edges on variable backgrounds

−Animated GIFs are very large compared to animated WebP or MP4 video

−Color quantization permanently destroys photographic color quality

Simple animations requiring universal cross-platform compatibilityIcons and logos using 16 or fewer distinct solid colorsReaction GIFs and memes where universal sharing compatibility is essentialPixel art and intentionally retro-styled graphics

Convert TIFF to GIF Format

PNG is TIFF's natural counterpart for digital publishing — lossless, but web-friendly and universally displayable. Converting TIFF to PNG retains all the color and quality of your professional file while producing an image that any browser, email client, or operating system can display. PNG's compression algorithm produces files far smaller than TIFF, making it the go-to conversion for photographers and designers moving from print to web workflows.

Why Convert TIFF to GIF?

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Web display Browsers can't display TIFF. PNG is the lossless format of choice for web publishing.
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Email and messaging PNG attaches and displays in every email client and messaging app without issues.
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Presentations PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides embed PNG seamlessly at full quality.
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Digital archiving For documents under 50 MB, PNG provides an excellent lossless archive format accessible everywhere.

TIFF

File extension.tiff
DescriptionTIFF is a flexible, adaptable format for professional printing, publishing, and photography. Supports lossless compression.
Associated programsAdobe Photoshop, GIMP, CorelDRAW, Lightroom
Developed byAldus Corporation (now Adobe)
MIME typeimage/tiff

GIF

File extension.gif
DescriptionGIF supports up to 256 colors and lossless data compression. Widely used for animations on the web.
Associated programsAdobe Photoshop, GIMP, Preview (Mac), Most Web Browsers
Developed byCompuServe
MIME typeimage/gif

How to Convert TIFF to GIF?

Upload your TIFF file

Click "Choose File" or drag and drop your TIFF image into the upload area.

Select GIF as output format

Choose "GIF" as the output format. Optionally adjust dimensions, color filters, or DPI.

Convert the file

Click "Convert Now" to start converting your TIFF file to GIF.

Download the GIF file

Once the conversion is complete, download your converted GIF file instantly.

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Note: TIFF files often store 16-bit per-channel color. PNG also supports 16-bit — ensure your converter preserves 16-bit depth if color accuracy is critical.