TIF Format

Tagged Image File Format

TIF is the common short extension for TIFF images. A high-quality format used in professional photography and print publishing.

ℹ️ Quick Facts

File Extension:.tif
Category:Image
MIME Type:image/tiff
Compression:Lossless/None
Transparency:Yes ✅
Best for:Professional photography, Print publishing, Archiving

💡 When to use TIF?

  • Professional photo editing
  • Print-ready images
  • High-quality archiving

⚠️ When NOT to use TIF?

  • Web images
  • Email or mobile sharing