TIFF to WEBP
Most browsers can't show TIFF. Convert your files to WEBP so they display on any web page and load in a flash.
TIFF to WEBP for web galleries and archives
Museums, photographers and archivists often store their work in TIFF, but web pages can't use it directly. This TIFF to WEBP converter gives you a much smaller version that displays in every current browser, leaving your original untouched.
The size difference is striking. Pictures that were tens of megabytes become a few hundred kilobytes, which makes the difference between a gallery that loads in a moment and one that makes people give up.
How to convert TIFF to WEBP
A batch of large scans may need some patience on a phone, so use a laptop if you can.
- 1
Load your TIFF images
Scans, photo masters and exported artwork all work. Up to 20 files go in one batch.
- 2
Choose quality for the web
A setting of 80 is great for most uses. Raise it toward 90 for detailed gallery images.
- 3
Convert to WEBP
Press the button. Big files take a few seconds, as they must be fully decoded first.
- 4
Upload to your site
Download your WEBP files, and add them to your website, CMS or online store in the usual way.
A workflow for putting archives online
- Keep TIFF masters safe. Don't overwrite them, since they hold full quality for future use.
- Decide on a web size. Most galleries work well at 1600 to 2000 pixels on the long edge. Use Resize Image to produce that size.
- Convert to WEBP at 80 to 85. Check a few examples with fine textures, such as fabric, paper grain or foliage.
- Add a description. Alt text helps visitors using screen readers, and it helps your images appear in search.
Formats compared
| TIFF | WEBP | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical photo size | 20–100 MB | 200 KB–2 MB |
| Displays in Chrome and Firefox | No | Yes |
| Compression | Usually lossless | Lossy at the settings used here |
| Best for | Master copies and print | Websites and apps |
Other routes for your TIFF
To share an image with someone else, TIFF to JPG is the most compatible option. For lossless graphics and text documents, use TIFF to PNG. If you want the smallest possible web files, and have a bit of extra time, try TIFF to AVIF.
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Unpublished collections and client work stay on your device, because nothing is uploaded. The converter is free to use and adds no watermark to your images.
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Frequently asked questions
Chrome, Edge and Firefox can't display TIFF, so most visitors would see a broken image. Even in Safari, which can, a TIFF of 50 MB would take a long time to load. WEBP solves both problems.
Dramatically. A 40 MB TIFF photo can become a WEBP of under 1 MB at quality 80, a reduction of over 95%. Resizing as well saves even more.
Yes, when the decoded TIFF has an alpha channel. WEBP supports full transparency.
Only its first page is converted. Export other pages as separate files from the software that created them.
Most do now, including WordPress since version 5.8. Upload one image as a test first.
No. Keep it as your master copy. WEBP is lossy and meant for delivery, so future edits or prints should start from the TIFF.
No. All processing happens in your browser.
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