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.tiff — Tagged Image File Format

A flexible, high-quality raster format popular in photography, scanning, and printing workflows. Supports lossless compression and multiple layers/pages.

Also known as: .tif

Commonly opened with
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Preview (macOS)
  • GIMP
  • Windows Photo Viewer
Supported platforms
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Editable?
Yes, with common software
Viewable without special tools?
Usually, yes
Commonly converted to
  • .jpg
  • .png
  • .pdf
Inherent format risk
Generally low risk
Safety guidance (not a guarantee)

Media files are generally low-risk to open with trusted, up-to-date software. Keep your viewer/player updated, since any file format can theoretically be crafted to exploit a buggy app.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a .tiff file?

A flexible, high-quality raster format popular in photography, scanning, and printing workflows. Supports lossless compression and multiple layers/pages.

Can I edit a .tiff file?

Yes — .tiff files are commonly editable with software such as Adobe Photoshop.

Does having a .tiff extension mean the file is safe?

No single extension can guarantee that. Media files are generally low-risk to open with trusted, up-to-date software. Keep your viewer/player updated, since any file format can theoretically be crafted to exploit a buggy app. Always consider where the file came from, not just its name.

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