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TIF file format

Extension.tif
Categoryimages
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)
Descriptiont's a file format widely used to store large-scale raster images and graphics. This format is popular among both seasoned professionals and novices, including graphic designers, publishers, and photographers.
Technical detailsThe TIF file format is renowned for its flexibility and adaptability, especially in handling images and metadata. It has the capacity to house multiple high-quality graphics and vibrant, colorful images. TIF files can also accommodate multiple pages and layers. Moreover, these files can be saved in either unprocessed or lightly compressed formats.
MIME type
image/tiff
image/x-tga