Convert TIFF to AVIF
TIFF is a high quality format used in printing, scanning and professional photography. Converting to AVIF is a size decision: AVIF reaches a comparable picture in a smaller file, which is why modern sites serve it. Worth knowing before you start: AVIF is lossy, so the conversion trades some detail for a smaller file. Keep the TIFF original if you may need to edit it again. The conversion runs entirely in your browser: there is no upload, no file size limit and no watermark on the result.
Drop your TIFF files below and download AVIF in seconds. Free, unlimited and completely private: the conversion runs inside your browser, so your files never leave your device and are never uploaded to a server.
No upload. Works with your network switched off. Check it yourself, or read what actually happens to your file.
Why convert TIFF to AVIF?
TIFF is the standard in print production, scanning and professional photography because it preserves full quality and supports multiple pages and high bit depths. Browsers cannot display TIFF, so converting is the quickest way to share one online.
AVIF is based on the AV1 video codec and reaches even smaller files than WebP at the same visual quality. All modern browsers can display it, but many image editors and older tools cannot open it yet, which is the main reason people convert AVIF to an older format.
TIFF vs AVIF at a glance
| TIFF | AVIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tagged Image File Format | AV1 Image File Format |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy or lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Print, scanning and archiving | Next generation web images |
What changes when you convert TIFF to AVIF
| What happens | |
|---|---|
| Image quality | Reduced, by however much you choose. AVIF is lossy; the quality control above sets the trade. Keep the TIFF original if you may need to edit it again. |
| Transparency | Kept. AVIF stores an alpha channel, so cut-out backgrounds and soft edges survive. |
| EXIF and GPS | Removed. The conversion goes through a pixel buffer, so camera data and location are not carried into the AVIF file. |
| Colour profile | Not carried across. The image is handled in sRGB, which is right for the web and wrong for colour-managed print work. |
| Animation | Not applicable. TIFF files here are single images. |
| File size | Smaller in almost every case, which is the reason for the conversion. How much smaller depends on the picture, so no figure is quoted here. |
How to convert TIFF to AVIF
- Drop one or more TIFF files into the box above, or click to browse.
- ImageConvert converts each file to AVIF right on your device.
- Download a single file, or grab everything at once as a zip.
Frequently asked questions
What is a TIFF file?
TIFF is a high quality format used in printing, scanning and professional photography.
What is an AVIF file?
AVIF is a next generation format with excellent compression, increasingly used on modern websites.
Is it free to convert TIFF to AVIF?
Yes. There are no limits, no watermarks and no account needed. Convert as many TIFF files as you like.
Are my files private?
Completely. Your TIFF files never leave your browser and are never uploaded to a server, so your images stay on your device.