TIFF files are prized for their quality — but a single image can easily be 50-100 MB. Here's how to shrink them without sacrificing resolution.
TIFF stores every pixel uncompressed by default. A 600 DPI A4 scan in 24-bit color produces roughly 100 MB of raw pixel data. Unlike JPEG or WebP, TIFF prioritizes data preservation over file size — great for archives, terrible for sharing.
The biggest win: converting TIFF → JPEG at 90-95% quality reduces file size by 90-97% with no visible difference for photos and scans. A 100 MB TIFF becomes a 3-5 MB JPEG. Use Compress2PNG — drag in your TIFF, select JPG, set quality to 92%, and convert.
If the image is destined for a website, convert to WebP instead of JPEG. WebP produces 25-35% smaller files than JPEG at equivalent quality. A 3 MB JPEG becomes a 2 MB WebP with identical visual appearance.
TIFFs scanned at 600 DPI contain 4x the pixels of a 300 DPI version. For on-screen use, 150-200 DPI is plenty. Resizing from 600 DPI to 200 DPI reduces pixel count by 89% before compression even begins.
Some software supports lossless LZW compression within the TIFF container. This preserves every pixel but can reduce file size by 30-50%. The trade-off: LZW TIFFs open slower and aren't supported everywhere.
If your TIFF contains text, line art, or screenshots (not photos), convert to PNG instead of JPEG. PNG's lossless compression handles flat colors and sharp edges better than JPEG, and the file will be much smaller than the original TIFF.
If you convert to JPEG at 92%+ quality, the difference is invisible in print. Professional photo labs regularly accept high-quality JPEGs for prints up to 11x14 inches.
Yes. Drag a batch of TIFF files onto a converter, pick your output format and quality, and process them together. All files get the same settings for consistent results.