Convert GIF to TIFF

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GIF vs TIFF Format Comparison

Aspect	GIF (Source Format)	TIFF (Target Format)
Format Overview	GIF Graphics Interchange Format Indexed‑color bitmap format supporting simple animation and 1‑bit transparency. Standard	TIFF Tagged Image File Format Flexible raster format supporting multiple compressions, high bit depths, and metadata. Standard
Compression	Lossless LZW; limited to 256 colors per frame.	Supports lossless (LZW, ZIP) and lossy (JPEG) compression schemes.
Color Depth	Up to 8 bits per pixel (256 colors).	8, 16, or 32 bits per channel; full 24‑bit or higher color and alpha support.
File Size	Relatively small for simple graphics; increases with multiple frames.	Typically larger, especially at high bit depths; varies with compression choice.
Advantages	Built‑in animation support Wide browser compatibility Small size for simple images	True lossless quality High dynamic range Extensive metadata and tag support
Disadvantages	Limited to 256 colors No native alpha channel (only binary transparency) Dithering artifacts on gradients	No native animation Potentially large file sizes Less efficient for simple graphics
Use Cases	Web animations and banners Simple icons and buttons Low‑color illustrations	High‑resolution archiving Print publishing Scientific and medical imaging
Tooling & Ecosystem	Web browsers, simple editors Animation utilities Graphics libraries	Photoshop, GIMP, Paint.NET ImageMagick, GraphicsMagick Scientific and GIS applications

Why Convert GIF to TIFF?

While GIF excels at simple animations and low‑color graphics, its 256‑color limit and basic transparency can produce banding and artifacts. TIFF, on the other hand, provides true lossless quality with support for millions of colors, multiple compression options, and rich metadata storage.

By converting GIFs to TIFF, you preserve the highest possible fidelity—ideal for professional printing, archiving, and scientific analysis. TIFF’s flexible tagging system also allows you to embed extensive metadata (EXIF, IPTC), making your images easier to catalog and search.

Additionally, TIFF supports layers and multiple pages in a single file, giving you advanced workflow options that GIFs cannot match. Whether you need crystal‑clear stills from animated sequences or high‑bit‑depth images for post‑processing, converting to TIFF unlocks the full potential of your visuals.