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TIFF to SVG Converter

Turn TIFF files into SVG in a couple of clicks. TIFF is a high-fidelity format used in print and archiving; SVG is an XML-based vector format that scales to any size. The result is a best-effort reconstruction; check it before relying on it.

Not uploaded to any serverConverted on this deviceGone when you close the tabHow this works

Drop your files here

TIFF files (.tiff, .tif) · up to 120 MB each

or paste files from your clipboard

Ready when you are

Drop a TIFF file above and FileTools360 will turn it into SVG — right here on your device, without uploading anything.

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How to use it

  1. 1

    Add your TIFF files

    Drag them onto the drop area, choose them from your device, or paste them from your clipboard. You can queue several at once. Nothing is sent anywhere — the file stays on this device.

  2. 2

    Adjust the settings if you want to

    The defaults suit most people. Open Advanced to control metadata removal.

  3. 3

    Convert and download

    Press Convert. Everything happens on your own device — nothing is uploaded. Download files one by one, or grab them all as a ZIP.

Privacy, in plain words

Is it safe? Your TIFF file is not uploaded anywhere

What “uploaded” normally means. On most online converters, pressing the button copies your file across the internet onto a computer owned by that website. That copy is what the word “upload” means, and it is the part nobody explains.

What happens instead. This site does not do it. There is no server here that receives files, so your TIFF file is read, converted and handed back by the browser you are using right now. It never travels — so there is no copy to store, read, leak or hand over.

Check it yourself in ten seconds

Turn off your Wi-Fi after this page has loaded, then convert a file anyway. It still works, because everything needed is already on your device.

The longer explanation of how this works, and the full detail of what is and is not stored on the privacy page.

Why this matters more than it sounds

Photographs carry more than what is in the frame — most also carry the time, the device and often the GPS coordinates where they were taken. It matters more than it sounds, because of what images usually are:

Photographs of children

family pictures that should stay in the family

Passport and visa photos

biometric-grade images of your face

Screenshots of private messages

conversations that included other people

Photos of ID cards and licences

the usual way people send identity documents

A file that is never sent cannot be kept, leaked, subpoenaed or used to train anything. That is a property of how this works, not a promise about how carefully it is run.

TIFF and SVG explained

TIFF is a flexible container used in print, publishing and archiving. It can hold multiple pages, layers, and a variety of compression schemes including none at all, which is why TIFF files vary enormously in size.

SVG is not a picture of an image — it is XML describing shapes, paths and text. Because it stores instructions rather than pixels, it renders perfectly at any size, from a favicon to a billboard.

Where TIFF files come from
Scanners, professional photography workflows, and print production.
Where SVG is used
Design tools like Figma and Illustrator, and icon libraries.

TIFF vs SVG

The two formats solve different problems, which is why converting between them involves trade-offs rather than a straight upgrade.

TIFF compared with SVG
PropertySourceTarget
CompressionLossy or losslessNone
TransparencyYesYes
AnimationNoYes
Introduced19862001
Browser supportProfessional tools yes, web browsers no.All browsers and design tools.
TIFF is stronger at
Lossless, with optional compression. Supports multiple pages in one file. Handles CMYK and high bit depths for print.
SVG is stronger at
Infinitely scalable with no quality loss. Tiny files for logos and icons. Editable as text, and styleable with CSS.

Why convert TIFF to SVG?

People make this switch when they run into the limits of TIFF: anything involving the web or casual sharing. SVG is the better fit when logos, icons, diagrams and anything that must stay sharp at every size.

TIFF limitations that prompt the switch
No browser support at all. Large files. The format's flexibility means some TIFFs will not open in some readers.
What you give up
Useless for photographs. Complex illustrations can be slower to render than a bitmap.

Does converting TIFF to SVG reduce quality?

This is a reconstruction, not a copy. FileTools360 interprets the TIFF file and rebuilds it as SVG, which works well for straightforward content and progressively less well as the original gets more complex. Check the output before relying on it — the caveat beside this converter says what specifically does not carry across.

Converting a photo to SVG does not make it vector. It embeds the same bitmap inside an SVG wrapper — the file gets bigger and gains nothing.

About these formats

Source

Tagged Image File Format

High-fidelity format used in print and archiving.

Extensions
.tiff, .tif
MIME type
image/tiff
Best for
Printing · Scanning · Archival masters
Compatibility
Professional tools yes, web browsers no.

Target

Scalable Vector Graphics

XML-based vector graphics that scale to any size.

Extensions
.svg
MIME type
image/svg+xml
Best for
Logos and icons · Illustrations · Infinite scaling
Compatibility
All browsers and design tools.

This embeds the picture inside an SVG wrapper at its original resolution. It does not trace the image into editable vector paths — nothing can do that faithfully for a photograph.

Good to know

TIFF to SVG Converter — questions

How do I convert TIFF to SVG?

Drop your TIFF file onto the area above, then press Convert. The SVG file saves straight to your device. You do not need an account, and there is no watermark.

Is it safe to convert TIFF files here — are they uploaded to a server?

No, nothing is uploaded. On most online converters, pressing the button copies your file across the internet onto a computer owned by that website; it is converted there and sent back. That copy is what "upload" means, and it is the part that puts your file out of your control. This site does not do it. Your TIFF file is read and converted by the browser you are using right now and never leaves this device, so there is no copy for anyone to store, read or hand over. You can prove it: turn off your Wi-Fi after this page loads and the conversion still works.

Can I convert confidential TIFF files, like bank statements or contracts?

Yes, and that is the case this site was built for. Because the file never leaves your device, a confidential document is no more exposed than it is sitting in your own folder — there is no transfer, no copy on someone else's hardware, no retention period to read about and no staff with access. Nothing is logged about the file either: not its name, not its size, not its contents. The one thing worth saying plainly is that this protects the file in transit and at rest on our side, not from anything already on your own computer.

What should I know before converting TIFF to SVG?

This embeds the picture inside an SVG wrapper at its original resolution. It does not trace the image into editable vector paths — nothing can do that faithfully for a photograph.

Does converting to SVG reduce quality?

The result is a reconstruction rather than a perfect copy. It is genuinely useful for reading and reuse, but review it before relying on it for anything important.

How large a file can I convert?

Up to 120 MB per file for this conversion. Because the work happens in your browser, the practical limit is your device's memory — larger files work on a desktop with plenty of RAM and may fail on an older phone.

Can I convert several files at once?

Yes. Add as many as you like and press Convert All. Each file is processed independently, so one failure does not stop the rest, and you can download everything together as a ZIP.

Can I use this on my phone?

Yes. FileTools360 works in mobile browsers on iOS and Android, including choosing files straight from your camera roll. Very large images may run out of memory on a phone — those are better converted on a laptop.

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