Vector conversion
Convert SVG to TIFF
SVG is a vector format made of mathematical shapes, so it stays sharp at any size, while TIFF is a raster format made of pixels, used for scans, print, and archiving. To convert, open the SVG in a converter, choose your size, and export it as TIFF. Doing this on your own computer keeps the file off other people's servers.
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- Extension
- .svg
- Type
- Vector
- Typically
- Web icons, logos
- Transparency
- Supported
- Extension
- .tiff
- Type
- Images
- Typically
- Scans, print, archival
- Transparency
- None
- Metadata
- Carries EXIF
Convert SVG to TIFF on your own computer. Nothing uploads.
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How to convert SVG to TIFF
- Open Morphjet and drag in the SVG file, or a whole folder of them, to convert in bulk.
- Choose TIFF as the output format, and set the pixel dimensions or resolution you need.
- Convert. The TIFF is written next to your original, and nothing leaves your machine.
SVG vs TIFF: what actually changes
| SVG | TIFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Scales without blurring | Yes, infinitely, it's built from math, not pixels | No, fixed at the pixel size you export |
| File size | Tiny, often just a few KB | Large, especially at high resolution or uncompressed |
| Quality | Lossless, sharp at any zoom level | Lossless once exported, but limited to its pixel resolution |
| Opens everywhere | Web browsers and design apps, not always print software | Yes, the standard for print, scanning, and archival software |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes, TIFF supports an alpha channel |
| Metadata | No real metadata support | Yes, can carry EXIF and other embedded tags |
When to convert, and when not to
Convert SVG to TIFF when you need a fixed-resolution raster version for print, a scanning or prepress workflow, or archival software that expects TIFF rather than a vector format.
Keep the SVG if the image still needs to be resized or edited as a vector, since converting to TIFF locks it to one pixel size and you lose the ability to scale it without blur.
Why not just use an online converter?
Online converters need you to upload your SVG to a server you don't control before handing back a TIFF, which is a real concern for logos, branded artwork, or anything covered by an NDA. Converting on your own computer means the file never leaves your machine, with no account or upload step involved.
Questions
Does converting SVG to TIFF lose quality?
Not in the compression sense, TIFF is lossless too. But you do lose the ability to scale further, since SVG can grow to any size while the TIFF is fixed at whatever resolution you exported it at.
What size should I export the TIFF at?
It depends on the use. For print, aim for at least 300 pixels per inch at the final print size. For screen or archival use, a few thousand pixels on the long edge is usually plenty.
Does TIFF support transparency like SVG does?
Yes. TIFF can store an alpha channel, so a logo with a transparent background in SVG can keep that transparency after conversion.
Can I convert SVG to TIFF without uploading it anywhere?
Yes. A desktop app like Morphjet converts the file locally, so it never travels over the internet, and you can even do it with your wifi off.
Why would I need TIFF instead of just keeping the SVG?
Print shops, scanning software, and some archival systems expect a raster file at a fixed size, not a vector format. TIFF is usually the one they ask for.
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