PixConvert

Free TIFF to PNG Converter

Convert TIFF to PNG for free and get a PNG with the same pixels that keeps transparency and opens in every browser. Do one scan or a batch; your files stay on your device.

How to Convert TIFF to PNG

1

Choose your TIFFs.

Drop scans, drawings or photos ending in .tif or .tiff on the upload box, or tap Choose images. Each file can be up to 100 MB.

2

Keep PNG as the output.

PNG is already picked and has no quality loss. The Compression setting only changes file size, and the default of 90 already gives the smallest file.

3

Convert and download.

Press Convert All, save each PNG from its tile, or get them all in one ZIP. Big photos can take a while to save as PNG, so keep the tab open.

TIFF vs PNG: What Changes

Understanding the differences between TIFF and PNG helps you choose the right format for your needs.

SpecificationTIFFPNG
CompressionLosslessLossless
QualityExcellentExcellent
TransparencyYesYes
AnimationNoNo
File SizeLargeMedium to Large

Why convert from TIFF?

  • Large file sizes
  • Limited web support
  • Complex format structure

Why choose PNG?

  • Lossless compression maintains quality
  • Full transparency support
  • Excellent for graphics and text

When to use TIFF

When you need maximum quality for professional photography or printing.

When to use PNG

When you need transparency, lossless quality, or working with graphics and logos.

Why Convert TIFF to PNG?

Get a PNG with the same pixels as your 8-bit TIFF scans, drawings and photos, with transparency kept, in a format every browser can show.

TIFF to PNG converter: a 47.25 MB scan.tiff becomes a 7.21 MB PNG, and the zoomed pixels of both files match exactly

Convert TIFF to PNG Pixel for Pixel

PNG is lossless, so pixels are copied exactly: our 5376 x 3072 test photo matched pixel for pixel. Strip metadata drops the color profile. An uncompressed 47.25 MB TIFF became a 7.21 MB PNG.

  • Exact pixels for 8-bit TIFFs
  • Accepts .tif and .tiff up to 100 MB
  • Width and height stay the same
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TIFF to PNG transparency: a 400.68 KB cut-out TIFF becomes a 120.76 KB PNG, and soft hair edges stay see-through

Keep TIFF Transparency in PNG

PNG stores see-through areas, so a TIFF with an alpha channel keeps them. Our 400.68 KB test TIFF of a cut-out photo became a 120.76 KB PNG with every clear pixel kept.

  • No white fill behind cut-outs
  • Soft edges stay partly clear
  • Same pixels as the source TIFF
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Batch Convert TIFF to PNG

Drop a set of TIFF scans and press Convert All. Files run one after another, each tile shows its new size, and Download All zips two or more PNGs together.

TIFF to PNG: Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about converting TIFF image files to PNG format.

How do I convert TIFF to PNG for free?

Add your .tif or .tiff files at the top of this page. PNG is set as the output already, so press Convert All and download each PNG, or use Download All for one ZIP. It costs nothing. Files added later with Add More Files start as JPG, so switch them to PNG first.

Does converting TIFF to PNG lose quality?

No, for normal 8-bit TIFFs the PNG has exactly the same pixels; we compared photos and scans pixel by pixel. Two cases change: 16-bit TIFFs are saved as 8-bit PNGs, and CMYK print files become RGB, which can shift colors.

Will my TIFF keep its transparent background as a PNG?

Yes, when the TIFF has a real alpha channel, and soft edges keep their partial transparency too. PNG output never gets a white fill. In our test, a cut-out photo saved as TIFF kept every clear pixel after the switch to PNG.

Can I convert every page of a multi-page TIFF to PNG?

Not yet. The converter saves page 1 only and shows no warning, so a three-page fax TIFF gives a single PNG. To get the other pages, split the file into one TIFF per page with another program, then add those here.

Why is my PNG bigger or smaller than the TIFF?

It depends on how the TIFF was compressed. An uncompressed 47.25 MB TIFF photo became a 7.21 MB PNG, but a 3.41 MB TIFF that used JPEG compression grew to 9.98 MB, because PNG stores every pixel exactly. For a small photo file, use TIFF to JPG.

Is TIFF or PNG better for scanning?

For sharing scans, PNG is easier, since browsers open it and it stays lossless. Keep the TIFF when a print shop or archive asks for one, or when you need 16-bit color or CMYK, because this converter saves 8-bit RGB PNGs.

How do black-and-white document scans convert?

They convert well. A 1-bit fax-style TIFF becomes a 1-bit grayscale PNG, so the text stays crisp and the file stays small: our A4 page at 300 DPI went from 2.82 KB to 8.59 KB. The same page as a JPG was 83.62 KB.

Does the PNG keep the color profile and DPI?

Not by default. With Strip metadata on, the PNG loses the TIFF's color profile and DPI, so Adobe RGB photos can look duller. Switch Strip metadata off under Advanced and both are kept. TIFF to JPG keeps them even with the default setting.

How long does a big TIFF take to save as PNG?

Longer than a JPG. In our test of the same engine on a laptop, a 2400 x 1371 photo took about 9 seconds as PNG and a 16-megapixel photo about 52 seconds, while its JPG took about 2. Keep the tab open until the tile finishes.

Are my TIFF files sent anywhere when I convert them?

No. The PNG is built by a worker running inside your browser tab, and the TIFF stays on your computer or phone. The page fetches its image engine, roughly 14 MB, on first use. We log simple usage numbers like editor time, but never files or file names.

When You Need TIFF Converted to PNG

Design & Publishing

  • Turn TIFF scans of hand-drawn art into PNGs for editing
  • Make PNG copies of TIFF graphics for a website or email
  • Convert TIFF product photography from studios to PNG for e-commerce platforms

Document Scanning & Archiving

  • Convert TIFF document scans to PNG for web-based document management systems
  • Turn black-and-white fax TIFFs into sharp 1-bit PNGs
  • Convert TIFF archive scans to PNG for digital library and museum collection portals

Photography & Everyday Sharing

  • Share edited TIFF photos as PNGs without JPG compression artifacts
  • Turn TIFF screenshots and diagrams into PNGs for slides
  • Save lab TIFF scans of film photos as PNGs to share online