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TIFF Format in ShareX
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a professional-grade image format used primarily in publishing, photography, and archival applications.
TIFF Features
- Lossless compression — LZW and ZIP compression options
- High color depth — Supports 16-bit and 32-bit per channel
- Multi-page — Can store multiple images in one file
- Metadata rich — Extensive EXIF and custom tag support
- Layers — Supports layer data (in some variants)
When to Use TIFF
TIFF is a specialized format for professional workflows:
- Print publishing — Industry standard for high-quality print
- Archival storage — Long-term preservation of important images
- Professional photography — Post-processing and editing workflows
- Document scanning — Multi-page document archiving
Why Not TIFF for Screenshots
- Very large files — Much larger than PNG for the same content
- Limited web support — Browsers don't display TIFF natively
- Overkill — PNG provides lossless quality adequate for screenshots
- Slower processing — Encoding and decoding take longer
For everyday screenshots, PNG is the recommended format. Use TIFF only when your workflow specifically requires it.
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