What is TIFF?

What is TIFF?

TIFF stands for “Tag Image File Format”. It is a complex file format for storing one or more bitmapped images in multiple colourspaces using several different forms of compression. The file name extension for TIFF files is: .tif, .tiff

What are TIFF file features?

TIFF files maintain high quality as they employ lossless compression, ensuring that every pixel and detail is preserved. They are also an adaptable file format as they support multiple layers and can be tailored so are popular amongst graphic designers and photographers. They are not just black and white. TIFF files support a spectrum of color depths, including monochrome, grayscale and 24-bit color. TIFF files are compatible with a range of software applications including Adobe Photoshop and GIMP.

What is TIFF used for?

Tiff has various different uses, one of the most common is for CAD (Computer-Aided Design). Designers and engineers can export CAD drawings to TIFF format and still maintain high image and quality.

TIFF vs PNG: The pros and cons

TIFF and PNG have distinct advantages and disadvantages. TIFF excels in preserving high-resolution images and is suitable for professional photography and graphic design but has larger file sizes. PNG, on the other hand, is more efficient for web use, supports transparency, and is widely compatible but may have limited color depth and does not support multiple layers.

Is it possible to convert TIFF to PNG?

Yes. You can convert TIFF to PNG and PNG to TIFF.

Is it possible to convert TIFF to PDF?

Yes. You will need  to print the TIFF (most printers offer a print as PDF), export as PDF in a graphics package such as Mac Preview or use a third party tool such as our JDeli library.

How to open TIFF files in Java?

ImageIO (the built-in Java Image library) includes support for TIFF images.

Our JDeli library allows you to read and write TIFF files.

Why do developers choose JDeli over free alternatives?

1. Works with newer image formats such as AVIF, HEIC, JPEG XL, WEBP (AVIF next release) that are not supported in Java.
2. Better support than alternatives for JPEG, PNG, TIFF.
3. Process images up to 3x faster than ImageIO and other Java image libraries.
4. Prevent JVM crashes caused by native code in other image libraries such as ImageIO.
5. Image security as JDeli processes images on your servers with no calls to any external system or third party library.

// Read an image
BufferedImage bufferedImage = JDeli.read(dicomImageFile);

// Read an image
BufferedImage bufferedImage = JDeli.read(heicImageFile);

// Write an image
JDeli.write(bufferedImage, "heic", outputStreamOrFile);

// Read an image
BufferedImage bufferedImage = JDeli.read(jpegImageFile);

// Write an image
JDeli.write(bufferedImage, "jpeg", outputStreamOrFile);

// Read an image
BufferedImage bufferedImage = JDeli.read(jpeg2000ImageFile);

// Write an image
JDeli.write(bufferedImage, "jpx", outputStreamOrFile);

// Write an image
JDeli.write(bufferedImage, "pdf", outputStreamOrFile);

// Read an image
BufferedImage bufferedImage = JDeli.read(pngImageFile);

// Write an image
JDeli.write(bufferedImage, "png", outputStreamOrFile);

// Read an image
BufferedImage bufferedImage = JDeli.read(tiffImageFile);

// Write an image
JDeli.write(bufferedImage, "tiff", outputStreamOrFile);

// Read an image
BufferedImage bufferedImage = JDeli.read(webpImageFile);

// Write an image
JDeli.write(bufferedImage, "webp", outputStreamOrFile);