TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a high-quality, flexible raster image format supporting multiple color depths and compression techniques. Developed by Aldus and Adobe, it uses tags to define image characteristics, allowing complex metadata storage. TIFF files are widely used in professional photography, print publishing, and archival image preservation due to their lossless compression and ability to maintain original image quality.
Supports lossless compression, multiple color depths, extensive metadata, high image quality, cross-platform compatibility, flexible tag-based structure, suitable for complex graphics, and excellent for archival purposes with minimal quality degradation.
Large file sizes compared to compressed formats, slower loading times, complex file structure, limited web compatibility, higher processing requirements, and less efficient for web graphics or quick image sharing compared to JPEG or PNG formats.
Professional photography archives, high-resolution print graphics, medical imaging, geographic information systems (GIS), scientific research documentation, publishing industry image storage, digital art preservation, and professional graphic design workflows. Commonly used by graphic designers, photographers, and industries requiring precise, uncompressed image representation.