.TIF File Extension

A file with a TIF extension has multiple uses. This file type is usually associated with a Tagged Image File developed by Adobe Systems. A TIF file is a universal image format for different computer platforms and document scanners. It is categorized as a Raster Image File and is saved in a Binary and Text format.

TIF files are widely used among photographers to store color images, such as digital photographs. What is more, this format includes support for layers and multiple pages. It is also used to store digital faxes and other scanned documents. The most significant benefit of using this type is that it allows users to edit and resave images without losing quality.

Additional information

TIF files may also use the TIFF file extension. Besides, TIF files can be saved in the uncompressed lossless format and the compressed LZW file format. The last one reduces the size of the TIF file. However, it also results in a loss of image quality.

You can use a wide range of image editing applications to open a file with a TIF extension. If you are a Mac user, you can use Apple Preview, Apple Photos, and MacPhun ColorStrokes tools. For Windows operating systems, you can have Microsoft Photos, Microsoft Windows Photo Viewer, ACD Systems ACDSee Photo Studio, and Canvas GFX Canvas X Pro apps. Besides, you can use Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Illustrator, and CorelDRAW Graphics Suite tools for both platforms. In addition, for Linux operating systems, you can use the GIMP utility.

Multiple applications can help you convert files with a TIF extension to other file formats. For example, you can convert them to JPG, PNG, BMP, and JXR formats.