TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a professional image format used in photography, printing, and publishing. TIFF files preserve maximum image quality but at the cost of enormous file sizes — often 10–50MB each. Here is how to compress TIFF files for practical sharing and web use.
Why TIFF Files Are So Large
TIFF supports multiple compression types, but many TIFF files are saved uncompressed or with only lossless LZW compression. A 24-megapixel TIFF from a professional camera can be 50–70MB. While this is ideal for professional printing, it is impractical for email, web upload, or everyday sharing.
How to Compress TIFF Images
Visit imgresizr.com and upload your TIFF file. Convert it to JPG for photos (90% quality preserves all visible detail while reducing a 50MB TIFF to around 3–8MB). For graphics requiring transparency or lossless quality, convert to PNG. If you need to keep the image in TIFF format, use the TIFF LZW compression option which can reduce file size by 30–60% without any quality loss.
TIFF Compression Options Compared
| Method | Quality | Typical Size Reduction |
|---|---|---|
| TIFF → JPG (90%) | Near-lossless | 90–95% smaller |
| TIFF → PNG | Lossless | 40–70% smaller |
| TIFF LZW compression | Lossless | 20–50% smaller |
| TIFF → WebP | Near-lossless | 90–95% smaller |
When to Keep TIFF vs Convert
- Keep TIFF: Professional print workflows, archival storage, photo editing with Photoshop/Lightroom
- Convert to JPG: Web use, email sharing, social media, presentations
- Convert to PNG: Graphics with text, logos, images requiring transparency
Compress TIFF images for sharing and web use for free at imgresizr.com — handles large files without software download.