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Reduce TIFF File Size: Compress it Without Quality Loss
There are 3 methods and we cover them in this guide
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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There are various file formats you can save images with, and TIFF (Tag Image File Format) is one of them. In case you’re not familiar with it, we can’t blame you.
JPEG is a much more prevalent format for images on the web, but TIFF is still widely utilized in the publishing and graphics industries.
The main concern when using this format is the size, and many reported that their output is larger than they initially expected. This can be a problem, especially if you’re planning to send the file to someone else.
Luckily, there are a couple of methods that you can use to make a TIFF file smaller, and in this guide, we’re going to show you the best ones.
Why are my TIFF files so large?
TIFF files are somewhat larger than alternatives because this is a non-compressed image format. Unlike JPEGs, this file type is not compressed, which makes it great if you want to preserve picture quality.
Thus, TIFF images typically have somewhat larger file sizes than other popular image formats.
Can you compress a TIFF file?
Yes, you can compress TIFF files with various software and web app compression tools. By doing so, you’ll save some precious space on your PC.
Moreover, compression will come in handy if you want to share files with others over the Web since it might take you a while to send an uncompressed picture.
If needed, you can alsocombine TIFF files easily with specialized software or various online tools.
How to compress TIFF files in 3 different ways
1. Use Paint to resize a TIFF file
You can easily reduce the size of a TIFF file by modifying it in Paint. The tool has a built-in Resize option that lets you resize any file you open with it.
1. PressWindows Key+S.
2.Typepaintand selectPaintfrom the list of results.
3.Next, click theFiletab and selectOpen.
- Then select a TIFF file from your computer that you want to compress, and click theOpenbutton.
5.Click theResizeoption on Paint’sHometab.
6.Select thePixelsradio button.
7.Input a lower pixel value in the Horizontal box for resizing images.
8.Ensure that theMaintain aspect ratiocheckbox is ticked.
9.The Vertical pixel value will be automatically changed as well.
10.When you’ve reduced the resolution, click theFiletab again.
11.SelectSave asand then chooseOther formats.
12.Next, setTIFFin theSave astype drop-down menu and input a file title in the text box.
13.Finally, click theSavebutton. Your file is now compressed.
- You will be able to find the save file in the previously chosen location.
2. Crop a TIFF file
3. Compress TIFFs with Lossy compression
How do I reduce the file size of a TIFF without losing quality?
Your best bet is to compress a TIFF with a lossless compression method. If you need to attach TIFF pictures to an email,compressing them within a ZIP archive would be a good idea.
Alternatively, you can compress those files without sacrificing quality with the LZW lossless compression method.
How to make a Vector file from a TIFF?
So, that’s how you can make a TIFFfilesmaller by compressing, cropping, and reducing its resolution. Alternatively, you can convert a TIFF image to a vector file one to reduce a photo’s overall file size.
You can do this with most image editing applications, but for the best results, we recommendusing specialized and reliable software.
We hope that you found this guide helpful. If you found another way to reduce the size of TIFF files, feel free to share it with us in the comments section.
Matthew Adams
Windows Hardware Expert
Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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