Raster format

.tiff

Uncompressed or losslessly compressed raster format used in print and archival workflows.

Category
Raster
Best for
Print, archives, scans
Extension
.tiff

When to use it

Use TIFF when print, archives, scans. It is the right pick whenever those constraints apply.

When to avoid it

Reach for an alternative format in the raster category when your workflow has different priorities — see related formats below.

Related raster formats