What is a tif file? What software is used to open a tif file

TIF files are images saved in Tagged Image File Format (TIFF), which is a high-quality graphics format. It is usually used to store images with multiple colors, usually digital photos, and includes support for layers and multiple pages. TIFF format was developed by Aldus Corporation (merged with Adobe Systems in 1994) in the mid-1980s. It is a common image format for different computer platforms and document scanners. This format has become popular among publishing professionals, including photographers and graphic artists. The popularity of the format is partly due to its ability to edit and re save without losing image quality.

We can use various image editors to open TIF files, because TIFF format is very common among graphic professionals. The most common ones include Windows photos Adobe Photoshop and other image editing software are opened.

Special attention should be paid here: the extension of TIF also includes TIFF