TIF file format
| Extension | .tif |
| Category | images |
| Programs | Microsoft Windows Photos (Windows) Microsoft Windows Photo Viewer (Windows) Apple Preview (Mac) CorelDRAW Graphics Suite (Windows) Adobe Photoshop (Windows & Mac) Adobe Photoshop Elements (Windows & Mac) Adobe Illustrator (Windows & Mac) ACD Systems ACDSee (Windows) MacPhun ColorStrokes (Mac) Nuance PaperPort (Windows) Nuance OmniPage Ultimate (Windows) Roxio Toast (Mac) |
| Description | It is a file format commonly used for storing raster images or graphics on a large scale. This format is widely favored by graphic designers, publishers, and photographers, both seasoned professionals and novices. |
| Technical details | The TIF file format is well-known for its flexibility and adaptability, particularly in how it handles images and metadata. It has the capability to store multiple images, including high-quality graphics and vibrant, colorful images. Files with the TIF extension can also support numerous pages and layers. Additionally, these files can be stored in an unprocessed or loosely compressed format. |
| MIME type | image/tiff image/x-tga |