Convert TIFF to GIF
TIFF is a high quality format used in printing, scanning and professional photography. GIF is the practical destination when TIFF is the thing standing in the way, because GIF is built for simple animations, icons and flat graphics and almost every program opens it. 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 GIF 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 GIF?
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.
GIF dates back to 1987 and is limited to a 256 color palette, which shows in photos but is fine for flat graphics. It remains everywhere thanks to animation support and universal compatibility. For still images, PNG or WebP almost always produce better quality at a smaller size.
TIFF vs GIF at a glance
| TIFF | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tagged Image File Format | Graphics Interchange Format |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless, 256 colors |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Print, scanning and archiving | Simple animations, icons and flat graphics |
What changes when you convert TIFF to GIF
| What happens | |
|---|---|
| Image quality | Reduced. GIF holds at most 256 colours, so a photograph is quantised down to a palette. Flat graphics usually survive intact. |
| Transparency | Kept. GIF 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 GIF 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 | Varies with the content of the image. No figure is quoted here, because none has been measured on a documented test set. |
How to convert TIFF to GIF
- Drop one or more TIFF files into the box above, or click to browse.
- ImageConvert converts each file to GIF 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 a GIF file?
GIF is an older format limited to 256 colors, still popular for simple graphics and icons.
Is it free to convert TIFF to GIF?
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.