TIFF Compressor
Shrink large TIFF scans and print files with our TIFF Compressor. Choose lossless LZW or Deflate compression with a horizontal predictor to keep every pixel, or JPEG compression inside the TIFF with a quality from 1 to 100 for much smaller files. Transparency is kept for lossless modes and metadata is removed. Useful for archives, scanned documents and photo workflows.
Frequently asked questions
Which compression methods are available?
You can choose LZW, Deflate or JPEG. LZW is the default and is lossless and widely supported. Deflate is also lossless and often a little smaller than LZW, while JPEG compression is lossy and gives the smallest files for photos.
Are LZW and Deflate really lossless?
Yes. Both store every pixel exactly, combined with a horizontal predictor that stores the difference between neighboring pixels, which compresses smooth images much better. The quality setting has no effect in these modes.
When does the quality setting matter?
Quality only applies to JPEG compression, from 1 to 100 with a default of 80. Higher values keep more detail and produce larger files. Values from 80 to 90 are a good choice for photos that may still be printed.
What happens to transparency?
LZW and Deflate keep the alpha channel. JPEG compression cannot store transparency, so transparent areas are placed on a white background first.
Are multi-page TIFF files supported?
Only the first page of a multi-page TIFF is compressed and returned. To keep several pages, split the document first and compress each page separately.
Is the print resolution (DPI) kept?
No, the result stores the pixels without the original resolution metadata, so layout software may report a different DPI. The pixel dimensions are unchanged, so set the print size or DPI again in your layout or print software if it matters.
Which files can I upload?
TIFF is the intended input, but JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP and AVIF uploads are converted to TIFF as well. Uploads can be up to 5 MB, and images larger than 4000 pixels per side are scaled down to fit within 4000 by 4000 pixels.
Will other programs open the compressed TIFF?
LZW and Deflate TIFF files open in Photoshop, GIMP, Affinity, Preview, Windows Photos and most scanning and archive software. JPEG compressed TIFF is supported by most professional tools but by fewer simple viewers, so choose LZW when compatibility matters most.
Is metadata removed?
Yes, EXIF, IPTC and XMP metadata and color profiles are removed, and colors are converted to sRGB. The EXIF rotation is applied to the pixels first, so the image keeps its orientation.
How much smaller will my TIFF get?
Uncompressed TIFF scans often shrink by 30 to 60 percent with LZW or Deflate. JPEG compression can reduce photos by 90 percent or more at quality 80. Files that were already compressed may change only slightly.