TIFF to PDF

TIFF stands for Tagged Image File Format. Developed by Aldus Corporation (now Adobe) in 1986, it was initially designed for desktop publishing and has evolved into a highly versatile format.

TIFF is unique for its flexibility, supporting both lossy (e.g., JPEG compression) and lossless compression (e.g., LZW, Deflate). It can store various image types, color depths, and multiple pages within a single file. TIFF is widely used in professional photography, printing, and archiving due to its high quality and ability to handle large, detailed images, often with layers and transparency. Its complexity and size make it less common for direct web display.

How to Open a TIFF File:

• Windows: Use Microsoft Photos, IrfanView, Adobe Photoshop, or GIMP.
• macOS: Open with Preview, Adobe Photoshop, or GIMP.
• Linux: Use GIMP, Eye of GNOME, or ImageMagick.
• Web: While some browsers can display TIFFs, it's not a native web image format and often requires a plugin or conversion.

File Extensions: .tif, .tiff

Developed by: Aldus Corporation (now Adobe)

Initial Release: 1986

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PDF stands for Portable Document Format. Developed by Adobe Systems in 1993, it is primarily a document format designed to present documents, including text, images, and other fixed-layout elements, in a manner independent of application software, hardware, and operating systems.

While not an image format in itself, PDFs can embed various types of image data, including raster images (like JPEGs, PNGs, and TIFFs) and vector graphics (like SVGs). For embedded images, PDF supports both lossy (e.g., JPEG, JPEG 2000) and lossless (e.g., Flate/ZIP, LZW) compression, depending on the image type and settings. PDF files can also contain interactive elements, forms, and multimedia. Its strength lies in preserving document layout and making content viewable across different platforms.

How to Open a PDF File:

• Windows: Use Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or other PDF viewers.
• macOS: Open with Preview, Adobe Acrobat Reader, or web browsers.
• Linux: Use Evince, Okular, or web browsers.
• Web: PDFs open directly in most modern web browsers.

File Extensions: .pdf

Developed by: Adobe Systems

Initial Release: June 1993

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