Why convert PNG to TIFF
- Logos and illustrations handed to a printer or a layout designer.
- Scanning or archive workflows standardised on TIFF.
How to convert PNG to TIFF in ConvertX
- 1
Open Image Converter
On the Home screen tap Image Converter.
- 2
Select your PNG files
Tap "Select image files" and pick the PNG images (.png). On desktop you can also drag them in from Explorer or Finder.
- 3
Choose TIFF as the target
In the output format list choose TIFF.
- 4
Optional settings
Add a rename pattern (use {name} for the original file name), turn on "Keep photo details" if you want camera and location data copied into JPG, PNG or WebP output, and pick an output folder (Android default: Pictures/ConvertX).
- 5
Start the batch
Tap "Convert N images". The Queue opens and processes them in order; you can stop one file or the whole batch.
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Find the results
When the batch finishes, the summary shows the files converted and the space saved. Tap View Library to browse them, or find them in the output folder.
What to know before you convert
- Lossless both ways; the TIFF is often larger than the PNG.
- Transparency is preserved.
- Single page only.
PNG vs TIFF: what changes
| PNG | TIFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless: always | Lossless: always |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Keeps EXIF in ConvertX | Yes | No |
| ConvertX reads it | Yes | Yes |
| ConvertX writes it | Yes | Yes |
| Extensions | .png | .tif, .tiff |
PNG: Lossless with transparency. Perfect for graphics, wasteful for photos. TIFF: The professional container for scans and print masters. Flexible, lossless, large.
Deciding whether to convert at all? Read TIFF vs PNG for scans, archives and print.
Nothing is uploaded
ConvertX converts on the device. There is no server, no account and no file size or count limit beyond your storage. Location and camera details are removed from every output unless you turn on "Keep photo details" (TIFF output never carries them in ConvertX).
Frequently asked questions
Does PNG to TIFF keep transparency?
Yes.
Why would I need TIFF instead of PNG?
Because the receiving software or print process requires it. There is no quality reason.
Related
- About PNGLossless with transparency. Perfect for graphics, wasteful for photos.
- About TIFFThe professional container for scans and print masters. Flexible, lossless, large.
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