How to convert GIF to TIFF
- Click Choose files or drop your GIF images into the box above — up to 10 at a time on the free plan.
- Optionally resize if you like; the TIFF is saved losslessly.
- Conversion starts right away. Download each TIFF file, or click Download all to get them as one ZIP.
GIF vs TIFF
| GIF | TIFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy or lossless |
| Transparency | On/off only | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| Colors | Maximum 256 colors per frame, on/off transparency | Up to 16 or 32 bits per channel, multiple pages |
| File size (photos) | Large for photos and video clips | Very large |
| Opens on | Every browser, messenger and social network | Photoshop, scanners, print and publishing software; only Safari displays it in a browser |
| Best for | Short looping animations, reactions and simple graphics | Scans, printing, publishing and archiving at maximum quality |
About GIF and TIFF
What is GIF?
GIF is the original animated image format of the web. Each frame can use at most 256 colors and a pixel is either fully transparent or fully opaque, so photos look grainy and animated GIFs are much larger than the same clip as MP4. It is still everywhere because every app can play it without a video player.
- Animation that plays anywhere, no player needed
- Supported by every messenger and social network
- Only 256 colors
- Huge files compared with MP4 or WebP
- No partial transparency
What is TIFF?
TIFF is the workhorse of scanning, printing and professional photography. It can hold uncompressed or losslessly compressed pixels at high bit depths, several pages in one file and lots of metadata. That flexibility makes files big, and browsers (except Safari) cannot display TIFF at all.
- Lossless and print-ready
- High bit depth and multiple pages
- Industry standard for scanners and printers
- Very large files
- Cannot be shown on most websites
Why GlideConvert?
- Private by design. Your files are converted on your own device by your browser — they are never uploaded to a server. That keeps them private, avoids upload waits and means there is no queue.
- Fast. Images convert in a fraction of a second; video uses your device’s hardware encoder.
- Free. No sign-up, no watermark. 10 images, 5 audio files or one video at a time — Pro lifts the limits and removes ads.
Frequently asked questions
Will converting GIF to TIFF reduce quality?
TIFF uses lossy compression, but at the default quality of 90% the difference is practically invisible. Move the quality slider down for smaller files, or up to 100% for the best possible result.
Is transparency kept?
Yes. Transparent and semi-transparent areas are kept as they are.
Will the TIFF file be smaller than the GIF?
Usually not. TIFF files are typically about the same size or larger than GIF. If you need a small file, try WebP or compress the image.
What happens to animated GIFs?
Only the first frame is converted, because TIFF images cannot hold animation. To keep the animation, use GIF to MP4 or GIF to WebP.
Can I convert several GIF images at once?
Yes. The free plan handles 10 images at a time, and you can download everything as a single ZIP. Pro removes the batch limit, converts files in parallel and supports files up to 4 GB.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. GlideConvert runs entirely in your browser: images are processed with the browser’s built-in codecs and WebAssembly, video and audio with hardware-accelerated WebCodecs (or a WebAssembly build of FFmpeg for older formats). Nothing is sent anywhere — you can even disconnect from the internet once the page has loaded.
Does it work on iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows?
Yes. It works in any up-to-date browser — Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox or Samsung Internet — on phones, tablets and computers, with nothing to install. On phones, extremely large images may be scaled down to fit within the browser’s memory limit; you will see a note if that happens.