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SVG to TIFF Converter — Free, Online, No Upload

Your print bureau wants a TIFF but your artwork is an SVG — rasterise it in one step, at up to 4× the size set in the SVG.

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of the width and height set in the SVG — pick before you add the file

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How to convert SVG to TIFF online

  1. 1

    Drop your SVG file

    Drag your Scalable Vector Graphics file onto the box above, or click it to pick a file.

  2. 2

    Wait a few seconds

    Conversion starts on its own and runs on your device, not on a server.

  3. 3

    Download your TIFF

    Click Download to save the Tagged Image File Format file.

SVG vs TIFF: format overview

SVG

Scalable Vector Graphics

W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) · 1999

Compression
none
Color depth
unlimited (vector)
Transparency
Yes
  • ✓ Resolution-independent — scales to any size without quality loss
  • ✓ Text-based XML — searchable and editable
  • ✗ Not suitable for photos
TIFF

Tagged Image File Format

Aldus Corporation · 1986

Compression
lossless
Color depth
32-bit
Transparency
Yes
  • ✓ Preserves maximum quality for archiving
  • ✓ Supports multiple layers and pages

TIFF magic bytes: 49 49 2A 00 (little-endian) / 4D 4D 00 2A (big-endian)

Why convert SVG to TIFF?

SVG is the format of choice for scalable graphics in digital contexts, but print and archival workflows operate in a different world. Print production software, prepress systems, and scientific publishing workflows expect TIFF. An SVG file that renders perfectly in a browser may be rejected by InDesign, a print-house RIP, or a journal's figure submission system.

Converting SVG to TIFF rasterizes the vector at a high resolution and encodes it losslessly — producing a file that passes muster in professional print and archival pipelines. For print use, the output resolution should be at least 300 DPI at the final print size. If the SVG will be printed at 10 inches wide, the TIFF should be at least 3000 pixels wide. Getting the resolution right before converting matters, because — unlike the SVG — the TIFF cannot be scaled up afterward.

SVG graphics with flat colors and sharp edges produce excellent TIFF output: the lines are crisp, the colors are accurate, and the file is losslessly encoded. Complex SVGs with filters, gradients, and embedded raster images also rasterize well at high resolution. TIFF files from SVG conversion can be large — a 4000×4000 pixel TIFF is roughly 48 MB uncompressed — but that's expected and appropriate for print work.

Quality & file size: SVG to TIFF

Typical sizes: SVG 5–50 KB (simple logo); TIFF 20–70 MB (12MP photo).

Both formats keep every pixel, so the TIFF looks the same as the SVG.

Frequently asked questions

What resolution should I use when converting SVG to TIFF for print?
For print, aim for at least 300 pixels per inch at the final size. Pick 2×–4× above the drop area, or scale the SVG's declared width and height to get the exact pixel count before converting.
Does TIFF support the transparency that SVG uses?
Yes — TIFF supports an alpha channel. Transparent areas in your SVG are preserved as transparent pixels in the TIFF output.

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