How To Open TIF Files.You have downloaded images in TIF (or TIFF) format from the Internet, would you like to open them to be able to view their content but you do not know which software to use to perform the operation in question from your computer or which app to appeal to do so from your smartphone? I understand. Well, luckily for you, however, you have landed on the right guide, at the right time. If you take a few minutes of your precious free time, I can explain  how to open TIF files .

So get yourself comfortable, give yourself a few moments just for yourself and immediately start concentrating on reading what is reported in the following lines. I can assure you that, contrary to what you might think, this is a fairly simple operation. In fact, TIF files are widely used for exchanging raster images between printers and scanners because they allow you to specify numerous additional indications. Consequently, there are plenty of suitable tools to visualize them.

Furthermore, for completeness of information, at the end of the article it will be my concern to also show you how to convert the type of file in question into other formats, in order to be prepared for this eventuality as well. But now just chat and let’s take action!

Index

• Open TIF files with Windows
  • Photo and Photo Viewer
  • IrfanView
• Open TIF files with Mac
• Open TIF files with Android
• Open TIF files with iOS
• Convert a TIF file

Open TIF files with Windows

Are you using a PC with Windows installed and would like to understand how to open TIF files ? Then use the resources I have reported below and follow the relevant instructions for use. In the end, you will see, you will be able to say that you are very happy and satisfied.

Photo and Photo Viewer

If you are using a PC with Windows 10 , I am happy to inform you that you can open the files in the format covered by this tutorial without necessarily having to resort to the use of third-party software. In fact, you just need to use Photos , the “standard” application included on the latest operating system from Microsoft thanks to which you can view, edit, correct and manage your photo collections.

To use it, call up the Photo application via the Start menu and select the image in TIF format to be displayed from the Collection section or from the Album section (after selecting the relative photo album) or, again, from the one called Folder (after selecting the relative folder). Once this is done, you can finally view the image in question in the form of a thumbnail or, by clicking on it, in an enlarged way.

I also point out that once you have viewed the enlarged image you can also use the buttons on the toolbar at the top to proceed with printing, make changes and corrections, view info on the file, etc.

Note that even if Photos is set as the default image viewer on Windows 10, directly double-clicking the icon of the TIF file you want to view it, in that case, it will be opened via the Photo Viewer program . The same thing happens on previous versions of Windows . It is a little less functional and elegant than the Photo application but still performs its purpose flawlessly.

IrfanView

As an alternative to the default Windows image viewer, you can open files in TIF format on your computer by appealing to IrfanView . It is a renowned software to open practically any kind of image, free, light and very easy to use. It also integrates a whole series of advanced functions for managing photos, allowing, for example, to rename and convert them in series.

To download it on your PC, connected to the program’s website,  press the Download button on the left, corresponding to the version of Windows (64-bit or 32-bit) you are using, and on the Download Now button on the new page that opens.

Once the download procedure is complete, open the resulting .exe file and, in the window you see appear on the screen, click on the Yes , Next (four times in a row) and Done buttons to complete the setup.

At this point, you need to get the file to translate the software interface. Then, go to this other web page and click on the Installer link placed under the Italian item . Then open the .exe file just obtained and, in the window that appears on the desktop, click on the Install and OK buttons .

Now, call up the IrfanView window that in the meantime had opened, click on the Options item located at the top, select the Change Language option , click on the word ITALIAN.DLL in the box on the right in the further window that appears and press the OK button to apply the translation of the program interface.

Now you can finally use IrfanView to open your files in TIF format. To do this, just click on the button with the yellow folder at the top left and select the reference file. Subsequently, the image will be visible in the central part of the software window. If necessary, you can also make any changes to it using the tools on the top toolbar.

Open TIF files with Mac

Are you using a Mac and don’t know how to open TIF files? In this case, immediately test the appropriate resources that I have reported below, I’m sure they will satisfy you. Let it bet?

Photo and Preview

Also on macOS there is a “standard” application thanks to which you can view and manage images without having to download new software on your computer and which also allows you to open files in TIF format. This is Photos , the application developed by Apple itself for its users which also integrates practical tools to perform various image editing operations.

To use it for your purpose, first open the application on your Mac by clicking on its icon  (the one with the multicolored flower on a white background ) on the Dock bar . Once the main Photos window is displayed on the desktop, import the TIF images you want to view by going to the File menu (top left) and selecting the Import item . Later, you can also decide to organize the images in albums, by clicking on the appropriate item.

Once the import is complete, the images will be visible in the center of the screen, in the form of thumbnails. If you want to change the order in which they are proposed to you, choose the option you prefer (by import order, by moments, by collections or by years) by clicking on the ad hoc items in the left sidebar.

To view them in an enlarged way, instead, simply click on them. Through the screen that will later open you can also modify the image by intervening, for example, on the color, saturation etc. by clicking on the Edit button at the top right and then using the tools and commands at the top.

Note that although Photos is the default macOS application for managing images, when you double-click on a TIF file (or other type of image) what opens, in this case, is Preview , the viewer of photos and PDF documents pre-installed on macOS. It also allows you to view TIF files without problems and to make quick changes to the image using the buttons at the top of the window.

Xee

If you are looking for a viable alternative to the resources already included in macOS to open TIF files, I suggest you seriously consider the Xee image viewer . It allows you to open practically any type of image, it is very intuitive, it integrates a practical decompressor that allows you to access the files in the compressed archives on the fly but, unfortunately, it is paid (costs 4.49 euros). Anyway, you can download the free trial version that works without limitations for 30 days.

To download the program on your Mac, connect to the official Xee website and press the Download button . When the download is complete, extract the ZIP file obtained and drag the program icon  (the one with the eye ) into the MacOS Applications folder . Subsequently, right-click on it, press the Open item attached to the menu that appears and click the Open button , in order to open the program, however, going around the limitations that Apple imposes on non-certified developers (an operation that must be performed only on first start).

Then, click on the Continue Trial button to activate the free trial version of the program, right-click on the TIF file you want to view, select the Open with item from the context menu and click on the program name . Once this is done, the Xee window will open with the image inside.

And if you need to make any changes to the file and view the information relating to it, use the appropriate items and options that you find on the menu bar, at the top left.

Open TIF files with Android

Do you have a smartphone or tablet Android and would like to figure out how to open a TIF files directly from your device? Then turn to the Multi-TIFF Viewer Free app  . It is a free resource that, as the name implies, does only one thing but does it very well: open files in the format in question, even by acting on multiple elements simultaneously.

To download it on your device, connected to the relevant section of the Play Store and presses the Install button . If necessary, authorize the download by also tapping on the Accept button . When the download is complete, start the app by pressing on its icon (the one with the name of the application ) that has been added to the home screen and to the drawer .

Now that you see the main screen of Multi-TIFF Viewer Free, press the Acept item , allow the app to access photos and multimedia content on the device by pressing the Allow item and tap the word  Open File in the center of the display. Therefore, use the file manager inside the app to reach the location where the TIF file you want to open is saved, press its name and then on the Select item at the bottom right. Afterwards, you will finally be able to view your image. Et voila !

Open TIF files with iOS

If you need to open a TIF file on the go, using iOS , I am happy to inform you that you can do it without having to resort to the use of third-party apps. The Photo application , pre-installed on both iPhone and iPad, through which it is possible to view, manage and edit images taken with Apple-branded devices and saved on them, is in fact capable of perfectly fulfilling this purpose.

So, to use it, all you have to do is import the TIF file you want to view into the application by tapping on its name and choosing, from the menu that opens, presses the Save image option . Then open the Photo app by pressing on its icon (the one with the white background and the multicolored flower ) on the home screen and select the image just saved in the gallery to be able to view it.

If you want, you can also make changes to the TIF file by pressing the Edit button at the top right and using the special tools available on the screen. If, on the other hand, you want to share the image or open it in other apps, tap the share button (the rectangle with the arrow ) at the bottom right and make your choice from the menu that opens.

Convert a TIF file

I had anticipated it at the beginning of the guide: to conclude the beautiful, as they say, I would also like to explain to you how to convert a TIF file into a different format (eg. PDF, Word etc.), in case you need it. To do this, I suggest you use one of the online conversion services that I have reported to you below.

They work from any browser and operating system, do not require special technical skills and delete the files that are loaded within a few hours, to preserve the privacy of users.

• CloudConvert– Web service thanks to which it is possible to convert numerous types of files into various formats: videos, images, music and all documents created with Microsoft Office or LibreOffice. It is free and allows you to upload files with a maximum weight of 1 GB. To get around this limitation and get other benefits, you need to subscribe to one of the paid plans (starting from 8.54 euros / month). To use it, click on the Select Files buttonand select your TIF file, indicate the format in which to convert it from the tiff menuin the center and press the Start Conversion Later, you can download the converted files by clicking the download buttonnext to each name.
• Zamzar– online converter that allows you to work on different types of files, including, of course, the one in question. It is free and allows you to upload up to 5 items at a time with a maximum weight of 50 MB. To use it, click on the Choose File buttonand select the TIF file, press the Convert files to menuand select the target format, then press the Convert Then click on the Download buttonon the new page displayed to proceed with the download of the file.
• You convert it– another online converter thanks to which it is possible to work on a maximum of 5 files per fly having a total weight of 60 MB. It’s free, but the limitations in question can eventually be circumvented by signing up for an account or subscribing to a paid plan (starting at $ 7.99 / month). To use it, click on the Select it buttonand select the file to convert, indicate the output format from the Convert to drop-down menuand enter your email address in the field located under the Email address (es) . Subsequently, presses the Convert It buttonand, if you are not interested in registering an account on the service then presses the Skip You will then receive an email at the above address to download the converted file.

For more information about the above services and the steps to take to use them, I refer you to reading my guides specifically dedicated to how to convert TIFF to PDF and how to convert TIFF to JPG .