TIFF to PDF converter
Convert TIFF to PDF free online. Turn TIFF images and scans into shareable PDF documents for email and print. No signup, 500 MB limit, auto-deleted.
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About Portable Document Format
Common Use Cases
- Converting scanned TIFF documents to shareable PDFs
- Creating print-ready PDFs from TIFF images
- Email-friendly document creation from TIFF scans
TIFF is the standard format for scanners and archival imaging, but sharing TIFF files is difficult since most people cannot open them. Converting to PDF creates a universally viewable document that preserves the image quality while being easy to email, print, and archive.
TIFF is an image format used primarily in professional and scanning workflows. PDF is a document format viewable on any device, making it the standard for sharing and distributing content.
Why Convert TIFF to PDF?
Universal document format
PDF opens on every computer, phone, and tablet. TIFF requires specialized image viewers. Converting ensures anyone can view your scanned documents.
Standard scanning workflow
TIFF to PDF is the most common document digitization workflow. Scanners output TIFF, and PDF is how those scans are distributed and archived.
Email-friendly
TIFF files are often too large for email. PDF applies compression and is the expected format for document attachments in professional communication.
Consistent printing
PDF documents print identically on any printer. TIFF images may print at inconsistent sizes depending on the viewer application.
When to use each
Use TIFF when...
- Scanner output and archival
- Professional image editing
- Print production input
- Maximum image quality storage
- Multi-layer editing
Use PDF when...
- Sharing documents with others
- Email attachments
- Consistent cross-platform viewing
- Professional document delivery
- Reliable printing on any printer
Common use cases
- Converting scanned TIFF documents to shareable PDFs
- Creating print-ready PDFs from TIFF images
- Email-friendly document creation from TIFF scans
How to use
- Upload your TIFF file. Drag and drop a TIFF onto the upload area or click to browse. We accept files up to 500 MB.
- Start the conversion. Click Convert File. ImageMagick embeds your TIFF into a PDF document at full resolution.
- Download your PDF. Click the download link to save your PDF. Files are auto-deleted within 1 hour.
Frequently asked questions
- Is TIFF to PDF conversion free?
- Yes. Free users get a daily allowance, registered accounts get higher limits, and Premium or Lifetime members get unlimited conversions.
- Will image quality be preserved?
- Yes. The TIFF is embedded at its original lossless quality. The image in the PDF looks identical to the source.
- Can I convert multi-page TIFFs?
- This converter processes the first page. For multi-page TIFF documents, convert each page separately and merge the PDFs.
- Is the text searchable?
- No. The PDF contains an embedded image. For searchable text from scans, you need OCR processing.
- Will the PDF be smaller than the TIFF?
- Usually yes. PDF applies compression to the embedded image, often reducing size significantly compared to uncompressed TIFF.
- Is there a size limit?
- Yes, 500 MB per file.
- How long are files kept?
- All files are auto-deleted within 1 hour. We never share your data with third parties.