Convert PDF to TIFF for printing, archiving and fax
The PDF to TIFF converter renders the pages of a PDF and saves them as TIFF images — either as one multi-page TIFF that keeps the whole document together, or as a separate TIFF for each page. Choose the resolution, full colour or grayscale, and lossless LZW compression or none at all.
TIFF is still the format that print shops, document-management systems, scanning workflows, medical and legal records systems and fax software ask for. It stores pixels without lossy compression, records the resolution in the file, and can hold many pages in one file, which makes it a dependable container for page images.
Everything runs inside your browser: pdf.js draws the pages and a built-in TIFF writer encodes them. Your PDF is never uploaded, which matters for the confidential paperwork that usually ends up in TIFF archives.
How to convert a PDF to TIFF
- Drop the PDF onto the box above, or click to choose it.
- Pick the resolution. 300 DPI is standard for print and OCR; 200 DPI keeps files smaller for fax and records systems.
- Choose “One multi-page TIFF” to keep all pages in a single file, or “One TIFF per page”.
- Select full colour or grayscale, and LZW compression (recommended) or none if the receiving system can’t read compressed TIFFs.
- Optionally limit the pages (for example
1-10), press “Convert to TIFF” and download the file or the ZIP.
PDF to TIFF features
Multi-page or single-page
One TIFF with every page in order, ready for archives and fax software, or one file per page for systems that index pages individually.
Lossless LZW compression
LZW shrinks files with no loss of detail and is understood by practically every TIFF reader, including Windows, macOS Preview, Photoshop and GIMP.
Grayscale option
An 8-bit grayscale TIFF is a third the size of an uncompressed colour one — ideal for text documents and records retention.
Resolution stored in the file
The DPI you choose is written into the TIFF, so pages print at the correct physical size.
Custom DPI
Besides 150, 200 and 300 DPI you can enter anything from 36 to 600, within your browser’s memory limits.
Which settings to use
| Purpose | Resolution | Colour | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial or office printing | 300 DPI | Full colour | Multi-page or per page, as the printer asks |
| Long-term records and archives | 300 DPI | Grayscale for text, colour for photos | Multi-page, LZW |
| OCR and data capture | 300 DPI | Grayscale | Per page |
| Email-to-fax and e-fax services | 200 DPI | Grayscale | Multi-page |
| Legacy systems that reject compression | As required | As required | Compression: None |
About fax TIFFs
Traditional fax is black and white at about 204 × 196 DPI (“fine” mode), and classic fax software uses a special profile called TIFF Class F with CCITT Group 3 or Group 4 compression. This tool does not write that bilevel profile; it creates 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit colour TIFFs. Most modern email-to-fax and online fax services accept these and convert them themselves, but if an old fax server rejects the file, it needs a CCITT TIFF from dedicated fax software.
How big will the TIFF be?
An uncompressed page takes width × height × 3 bytes in colour, or width × height bytes in grayscale. An A4 page at 300 DPI is 2480 × 3508 pixels, so that is about 24.9 MB in colour and 8.3 MB in grayscale. The hint under “Resolution” shows the figure for your first page when compression is set to None.
LZW works best on pages with large plain areas. A typical text page often shrinks to a fraction of its uncompressed size, while scanned photos shrink much less. If the file must be small rather than lossless, PDF to JPG or Compress PDF are better options; if you need every page as a separate lossless picture for the web, use PDF to PNG.
PDF to TIFF FAQ
How do I convert a PDF to a multi-page TIFF?
Load the PDF, keep “Output” on “One multi-page TIFF” and press “Convert to TIFF”. You get a single .tif file containing every page in order.
Is PDF to TIFF conversion lossless?
The TIFF itself is lossless — LZW and uncompressed modes keep every pixel. The only change is that vector text and graphics become pixels at the DPI you choose, so pick 300 DPI or higher for print.
Can I make a black-and-white TIFF for fax?
You can make an 8-bit grayscale TIFF, which most online fax services accept. The tool does not create 1-bit CCITT Group 4 files used by older fax servers.
Which programs open these TIFF files?
Windows Photos and Paint, macOS Preview, Photoshop, GIMP, IrfanView and document-management systems all read LZW and uncompressed TIFFs. Web browsers generally cannot display TIFF, which is why thumbnails are shown here instead.
Why is my TIFF so large?
TIFF avoids lossy compression. Use grayscale for text pages, keep LZW on and choose 200 instead of 300 DPI to reduce the size.
Are my files uploaded?
No. The PDF is rendered and the TIFF is written inside your browser; nothing is sent to a server.