Does converting GIF to TIFF improve quality?

No. GIF is limited to 256 colors. Converting to TIFF stores those same 256 colors in a lossless container, so quality does not improve beyond what was in the original GIF.

What happens with animated GIFs?

For animated GIFs, imagetogif converts the first frame to a static TIFF file. TIFF supports multi-page, but animated GIF to multi-page TIFF conversion uses the first frame.

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Convert GIF to TIFF Online (Free & Private)

Convert GIF images to lossless TIFF format for professional editing and archiving. No uploads, runs in your browser.

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How to Convert GIF to TIFF

Upload your GIF file by dragging it in or clicking the upload button.

imagetogif processes the GIF locally in your browser.

Conversion to TIFF happens instantly.

Download your TIFF file, compatible with professional image editing software.

When to Convert GIF to TIFF

Making GIF images compatible with professional publishing workflows

Converting web graphics to TIFF for inclusion in print materials

Archiving GIF images in a professional lossless format

Using GIF images in software that only accepts TIFF input

Preparing web graphics for import into desktop publishing software

Converting GIF icons or graphics for use in professional design projects

GIF to TIFF Tips

GIF quality is limited to 256 colors, and TIFF conversion preserves this limitation

TIFF files are much larger than GIF files due to no compression

For animated GIFs, only the first frame is converted

If you need full color quality, start with a PNG or JPG source instead

GIF to TIFF Converter Features

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GIF files are processed locally and never sent to a server.

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TIFF output compatible with all professional design tools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

TIFF is required by professional publishing, print, and archival workflows. Converting GIF to TIFF makes the image compatible with software like Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and print production pipelines.