Convert TIFF to GIF online in seconds — free, with no sign-up. GIF is lossless and ideal for short looping animations and simple flat graphics. Your files are encrypted and deleted automatically after 24 hours.
TIFF
Tagged Image File Format — A flexible lossless format supporting high bit depths, common in print and archival.
GIF
Graphics Interchange Format — An old format limited to 256 colors that supports simple animation but produces large files.
How to convert TIFF to GIF
- 1Upload your TIFF file
Click “Choose a file” or drag and drop your TIFF file onto the page — no sign-up or email needed.
- 2Convert to GIF
GIF is already selected as the output. Open Options to fine-tune quality if you like, then click Convert.
- 3Download your GIF file
Your GIF file is ready in seconds — click Download to save it. Files are automatically deleted after 24 hours.
TIFF vs GIF
| TIFF | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tagged Image File Format | Graphics Interchange Format |
| Type | Raster image | Raster image |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Best for | professional photography, scanning and print archives | short looping animations and simple flat graphics |
Frequently asked questions
Does converting TIFF to GIF lose quality?
No. Both TIFF and GIF are lossless, so every detail is preserved exactly — the conversion is visually and mathematically identical to the original.
What's the difference between TIFF and GIF?
Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) is lossless and best for professional photography, scanning and print archives. Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) is lossless and best for short looping animations and simple flat graphics. Convert TIFF to GIF when you need a raster image for short looping animations and simple flat graphics.
Is the TIFF to GIF converter free?
Yes — converting TIFF to GIF is completely free. There's no watermark, no sign-up and no email required, and you can convert as many files as you like.
Are my TIFF files private and secure?
Yes. Your uploads are encrypted in transit, processed privately, and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never share, sell or look at your files.
Can I convert TIFF to GIF on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?
Yes. The converter runs entirely in your browser, so it works on any device — iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows or Linux — with nothing to download or install.
How long does it take to convert TIFF to GIF?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Larger files take a little longer, and your upload speed is usually the limiting factor. There's no queue and no waiting for an email.
What else can I convert TIFF files to?
Besides GIF, you can convert TIFF to AVIF, BMP, ICO, JPG, PDF, PNG and more — see the full list of TIFF conversions below.
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Last updated July 2026