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By ChangeThisFile Team · Last updated: March 2026
ChangeThisFile converts TIFF to QOI instantly in your browser using the Canvas API. No file upload needed — your image stays on your device. Drop your TIFF and download the result in seconds. Free and completely private.
TIFF vs QOI: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | TIFF | QOI |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Optional lossless (LZW, ZIP) or uncompressed | Lossless run-length encoding |
| File size | Large — optimized for quality over size | Moderate — simpler compression |
| Color depth | 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit float | 8-bit only (per channel) |
| Multi-page support | Yes — can store multiple layers | No — single frame only |
| Metadata support | Extensive (EXIF, GPS, ICC profiles) | Minimal |
| Software support | Universal in professional tools | Growing — needs libraries |
| Best for | Print, photography, archiving | Game assets and real-time graphics |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Convert print-ready TIFF to game textures
Print production assets are often stored as TIFF for maximum quality. Convert them to QOI when importing into a game engine where fast load times and a simple format are more important than metadata.
Reduce archival TIFF for embedded display
High-resolution TIFF archives are too heavy for embedded systems. Converting to QOI gives a smaller, faster-loading lossless file that trivial decoders can handle.
Strip TIFF metadata for privacy
TIFF files embed extensive metadata including GPS coordinates and camera information. Converting to QOI removes all embedded metadata while preserving the image pixels.
Intermediate format in real-time pipelines
When passing images between rendering stages, TIFF's overhead is unnecessary. QOI is a lighter intermediate format with the same lossless quality but faster I/O in automated pipelines.
Who Uses This Conversion
Tailored guidance for different workflows
Designers
- Convert TIFF mockups to QOI for sharing with clients who need a universally compatible format
- Transform TIFF design assets to QOI for embedding in presentations or documents
Web Developers
- Convert TIFF images to QOI for optimized loading on websites and web applications
- Transform TIFF assets to QOI for cross-browser compatibility in production builds
Photographers
- Convert TIFF photos to QOI for uploading to stock photography platforms or portfolios
- Batch convert TIFF images to QOI for delivering client galleries in a widely supported format
How to Convert TIFF to QOI
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Select your TIFF file
Drag and drop your TIFF file onto the converter, or click browse to choose from your files.
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Instant conversion
The browser converts your TIFF to QOI locally using the Canvas API. No upload needed and no data leaves your device.
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Download the QOI
Save your converted QOI file. Ready to use immediately.
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Frequently Asked Questions
TIFF is a heavy professional format with extensive metadata and complex structure. QOI is lightweight and extremely fast to decode, making it better for game engines and real-time applications where simplicity matters.
You may lose precision if your TIFF uses 16-bit or 32-bit per channel. QOI is 8-bit per channel. Standard 8-bit TIFF converts losslessly. High-bit-depth TIFF will be downsampled by the browser to 8-bit during decoding.
No. QOI has no metadata support. EXIF data, GPS coordinates, ICC color profiles, and other TIFF metadata will not be present in the QOI output. If you need metadata, keep a TIFF copy.
No. Everything runs in your browser using the Canvas API. Your TIFF file never leaves your device.
QOI (Quite OK Image) is a fast lossless image format from 2021. It stores 24-bit RGB or 32-bit RGBA pixel data using a simple algorithm that runs faster than PNG's DEFLATE compression.
The browser's Canvas API reads the first page of a multi-page TIFF. Only that page will be converted to QOI. For multi-page conversion, a server-side tool with full TIFF library support is needed.
It depends on the TIFF variant. Uncompressed TIFF will produce a smaller QOI (because QOI compresses lightly). LZW-compressed TIFF may be a similar size to QOI for natural images.
Yes. If your TIFF has an alpha channel, the QOI output will include RGBA transparency. The 1-bit and 8-bit alpha modes in TIFF are both handled as full 8-bit alpha in QOI.
No server limit — conversion is local. TIFF files can be large; the limit is your browser's RAM. Most modern browsers handle files up to several hundred MB without issue.
GIMP, ImageMagick, many game engines (Godot, Raylib), and libraries for Python, Rust, Go, C/C++, and other languages. Standard OS image viewers do not support QOI natively.
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