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SVG vs TIFF

A quick, plain-English comparison of the SVG and TIFF file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.

SVGTIFF
Categoryimageimage
Extension.svg.tiff
MIME typeimage/svg+xmlimage/tiff
Converts to32 formats33 formats
Direction hereread & writeread & write

SVG

XML-based scalable vector graphics.

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TIFF

Flexible, often-lossless raster container used in publishing and scanning.

About TIFF

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SVG vs TIFF: frequently asked questions

What's the difference between SVG and TIFF?

XML-based scalable vector graphics. Flexible, often-lossless raster container used in publishing and scanning.

Should I use SVG or TIFF?

Both are image formats — the right one depends on compatibility, quality and file size for your use. Whichever you have, you can convert it to the other below in seconds.

How do I convert SVG to TIFF?

Open the SVG-to-TIFF converter, drop your SVG file in, and download the TIFF. We auto-detect the real format from the file's bytes, so a mislabeled file still works.

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