What is a .TIFF file?

A .TIFF file is a Tagged Image File Format associated with Images. High quality raster graphics format widely used in professional printing and photography.

How do I open a .TIFF file on Windows or Mac?

You can open .TIFF files using Adobe Lightroom / Photoshop, Apple Preview, FastStone Image Viewer. If you do not have native software installed, you can use OpenAnyFile's free File Identifier or convert .TIFF to a standard format in your browser.

Is a .TIFF file safe to open?

This format carries a safety rating of Low Risk. Safe standard image container format.

Can I convert a .TIFF file to other formats?

Yes! .TIFF can be converted to formats such as .JPG, .PDF directly in your web browser.

What should I do if a .TIFF file is corrupted or won't open?

If your .TIFF file displays an invalid header or signature error, check its magic bytes hex header (49 49 2A 00 (Little Endian) or 4D 4D 00 2A (Big Endian)) using OpenAnyFile's Magic Byte Detector or follow our step-by-step file repair guide.

Images • MIME: image/tiff

.TIFF – Tagged Image File Format

High quality raster graphics format widely used in professional printing and photography.

Primary Category Images

MIME Type image/tiff

Magic Bytes Signature 49 49 2A 00 (Little Endian) or 4D 4D 00 2A (Big Endian)

Security Risk Rating Low Risk

Recommended Software to Open .TIFF

Adobe Lightroom / Photoshop

windows, mac • Commercial

Apple Preview

mac • Free

FastStone Image Viewer

windows • Free