How Do You Convert PDF to TIFF?
You convert PDF to TIFF by opening your PDF in QuickCatPDF's PDF to TIFF tool, choosing One multi-page TIFF or TIFF per page, and clicking Convert to TIFF. Pages are stored losslessly at 300 DPI by default, in colour, grayscale or black and white, ready for archives, document systems and printing.
The PDF is converted in your browser, so scanned records and contracts never leave your device.
How to Convert PDF to TIFF With QuickCatPDF
Making a TIFF from a PDF takes four steps.
- Click Select PDF file or drop the PDF on the page.
- Tick the pages to include, or type a range in Pages.
- Choose the TIFF type, Compression (Deflate or None), Resolution and Colour.
- Click Convert to TIFF, then download the TIFF file or the ZIP.
Why Use QuickCatPDF for PDF to TIFF?
QuickCatPDF can put the whole PDF into one multi-page TIFF, which is the format many archiving, records and fax systems expect. In our test, three pages became one three-page TIFF at 300 DPI (2480 pixels wide) in about 2 seconds.
The output is lossless. Deflate compression shrinks the file without losing anything, and Black & white stores text pages at one bit per pixel: two text pages came to 38 KB in our test. The resolution is written into each TIFF, so printers and document systems know the real page size.
Nothing is uploaded, and the page works offline after your first visit.
The limit to know: CCITT Group 4 (fax) compression isn't offered. Black-and-white pages use Deflate instead, which is widely supported by TIFF readers.
Which TIFF Settings Should You Use?
For archiving documents, choose 300 DPI, Deflate and Grayscale or Black & white: that keeps text sharp and files small. For colour artwork or photos sent to print, choose Colour at 300 or 600 DPI.
| Need | TIFF type | Colour | Compression |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archive or records system | One multi-page TIFF | Grayscale or Black & white | Deflate |
| Fax-style text pages | One multi-page TIFF | Black & white | Deflate |
| Print shop, colour pages | TIFF per page | Colour | Deflate |
| Software that can't read compressed TIFF | Either | Any | None |
Choose None only if a program can't open compressed TIFFs, because uncompressed files are much bigger: a grayscale A4 page at 300 DPI is about 8.5 MB.
Single Multi-Page TIFF or One TIFF per Page?
A multi-page TIFF keeps the document together in one file, like a PDF. Separate files are easier when each page goes to a different place, or when a program only reads single-page TIFFs.
With TIFF per page, several pages download as a ZIP, named "document-page-01.tif" and so on. To combine TIFF files back into a PDF, use TIFF to PDF.
For lighter files to email, PDF to JPG is usually enough, and scanned TIFFs can be made searchable with Image to Searchable PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free PDF to TIFF converter?
Yes, QuickCatPDF is free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.
Is the TIFF high quality?
Yes, pages are stored losslessly at the resolution you choose, 300 DPI by default and up to 600 DPI. Nothing is lost beyond the resolution you pick.
Can I keep a transparent background in the TIFF?
Yes, choose Transparent under Background with colour output. The paper behind the page becomes transparent, which some design programs use.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No, the conversion happens in your browser and nothing is sent to a server.
What other formats can I get from a PDF?
PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF and AVIF are on the PDF to Image page; for lossless single images, PDF to PNG is the simplest choice.
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