Convert TIF to PNG - Here's how
If you have a TIF image on your PC, you will need to convert it for most applications. The standard format PNG is suitable for this. We'll show you how to convert an image from TIF to PNG.
Windows board means: convert TIF to PNG
You do not need any additional programs on your Windows computer to convert an image from TIF to PNG. You can use the already installed "Paint" for this. Note, however, that the image quality often suffers during the conversion.
- Enter the search term "Paint" in the start menu and start the program of the same name. Alternatively, you can find the tool under "All Programs"> "Accessories".
- In the Paint window, click "File", select the "Open" option and locate the image you want to convert on your hard drive.
- Now click on "Save as" in the menu bar. A new window is opening up.
- If you want to keep the picture in TIF format, change the file name for the PNG file. Select "PNG" as the file type.
- Finally click on "Save". The image can now be found in the selected directory as a PNG file.
Alternative in the video: convert TIF to JPG
Better quality: conversion with InfranView
With the free InfranView tool you can convert your TIF image to PNG without loss of quality:
- Download InfranView and start the program.
- Click on "File"> "Open" in the menu bar at the top and select the image.
- Then choose "File" and "Save As".
- Select "PNG" as the file type. If you do not want to replace the TIF file, choose a different file name.
- Finally, click "Save" to convert your TIF image.
If you would also like to edit your TIF image, you can use one of these three image editing tools.