Convert TIFF to PDF Online — Professional Document Output

Turn TIFF scans and archives into PDF documents. Multi-page TIFFs become single multi-page PDFs.

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50 MB per file Up to 50 files 3 parallel conversions 1 credit per 5 MB

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Median TIFF to PDF time (last 10k jobs): 89ms
Resize: Off

How it works

  1. 1 · Drop your files

    Drag & drop or choose TIFF/TIF files. No account required on Free—paid plans unlock bigger batches, higher limits, and priority queues.

  2. 2 · We convert securely

    Processed on our dedicated servers. Encrypted in transit & at rest. Metadata stripped by default. We never store filenames—only file types & sizes for accounting. We never train AI models on uploads.

  3. 3 · Download & auto-delete

    Grab your PDF in seconds. Multi-page TIFFs become a single multi-page PDF. Files delete automatically after 1 hour. Delete anytime after downloading with one click.

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a flexible container format supporting lossless compression (LZW, ZIP) or uncompressed storage, widely used in professional photography, publishing, and document archival. Developed by Aldus in 1986 (now maintained by Adobe), TIFF handles multiple color spaces, layers, and metadata, with support for 16-bit and 32-bit color depth. Files are typically large but preserve maximum fidelity and editability.

    Learn more: TIFF Format (Library of Congress)

    TIFF remains the professional standard for print workflows, scanning, and archival storage where image quality and metadata preservation are paramount. For web delivery or everyday sharing, smaller formats like JPEG or PNG are more practical.

    PDF (Portable Document Format) is Adobe's universal document standard, designed to present text, images, and layout consistently across any device or platform. First released in 1993 and later standardized as ISO 32000, PDF supports vector graphics, embedded fonts, forms, annotations, and encryption. It has become the de facto format for document exchange, digital publishing, and archival—billions of PDFs are created daily worldwide.

    Learn more: PDF on Wikipedia

    PDF excels at preserving document fidelity and works universally—every operating system and browser includes native PDF support. For long-term archival or regulatory compliance, PDF/A is the appropriate variant.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How are multi-page TIFF files handled?

    All pages are combined into a single multi-page PDF. A 5-page TIFF produces one PDF with 5 pages—ideal for scanned documents, faxes, and archives. The page order is preserved exactly as in the original TIFF.

    What happens to CMYK TIFF files?

    TIFF files using CMYK color space (common in print workflows) are automatically converted to sRGB for PDF embedding. This may cause slight color shifts—print colors don't have exact screen equivalents. The conversion ensures your PDFs display correctly on all devices and screens.

    Will I lose quality converting from lossless TIFF?

    Images are embedded as high-quality JPEG (quality 95) inside the PDF, preserving excellent visual fidelity from your scanned documents. The quality difference from lossless is imperceptible for most use cases. For truly lossless output, consider our TIFF to PNG converter instead.

    What happens to TIFF transparency?

    TIFF files with alpha channels (transparency) are automatically flattened to a white background (#FFFFFF) before embedding in the PDF. PDF documents handle transparency differently than images, so flattening ensures consistent display across all PDF viewers.

    When should I use PDF instead of JPG?

    Choose PDF for documents, scanned pages, archives, and anything you'll print or share formally. Choose JPG (via our TIFF to JPG converter) for web images, email attachments, and social media. PDF preserves document structure while JPG optimizes for smaller file size.

    What PDF page size is used?

    By default, the page size is set to A4 with Auto orientation—the converter automatically chooses portrait or landscape based on your image's aspect ratio. The image is scaled to fit the page while preserving its original proportions.

    What are the limits for this converter?

    TierMax File SizeMax Files/BatchParallel Processing
    Guest/Free50 MB50 files3 at once
    Pro1024 MB1000 files6 at once

    Note: File size limits are specific to this converter. Batch and parallel processing limits apply to all images converters site-wide. See all converter limits →

    How are credits calculated for this conversion?

    Cost: 1 credit per 5 MB

    How it works:

    • Files up to 5 MB: 1 credit
    • 6-10 MB: 2 credits
    • 11-15 MB: 3 credits
    • 16-20 MB: 4 credits

    Example: A 5 MB image = 1 credit. A 95 MB image = 19 credits.

    Why per-megabyte? Larger files require more resources (processing, bandwidth, storage).

    What are my daily and monthly credit limits?

    Credit allocations vary by account tier:

    TierDaily LimitMonthly Limit
    Guest100 credits/day
    Free100 credits/day
    Pro12,000 credits/month

    Daily credits (Guest & Free tiers) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro) reset on your billing cycle date.

    Note: With 1 credit per 5 MB, images under 5 MB cost 1 credit each. Pro users can convert 12,000 images per month.

    What's New in TIFF to PDF

    Latest improvements to this converter

    Last updated February 27, 2026
    Feb 27, 2026

    Now available via the Convert.FAST REST API.

    Jan 16, 2026

    Added Resize options.

    Jan 14, 2026

    Initial launch of TIFF to PDF converter with multi-page support, each TIFF page becomes a separate PDF file.

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