Why won't my TIFF display in the browser?

No browser supports TIFF — it was designed for print and archiving rather than the web. The file downloads and opens in an image viewer. Host a JPEG or PNG version if you want it visible in the browser.

Should I convert TIFF to JPEG?

For anything anyone needs to look at online, yes — JPEG is a fraction of the size and displays everywhere. Keep the TIFF for print and archival purposes, where the quality matters.

Can I host a multi-page TIFF?

Yes, though it downloads as one file. If it's a scanned document, converting to PDF usually serves people better — it opens in the browser and pages properly.

Host a TIFF file and share it as a link

Put a high-quality TIFF online at its own address — and know why it downloads rather than displaying in the browser.

You can host:

Drop your TIFF file here

Any other file works too — up to 25.0 MB, or 100.0 MB for a whole site

Free to use. Your TIFF file is live at your-name.99helpers.site in about ten seconds.

What is a .tiff file?

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) stores images without compression loss, at high bit depths, with layers and multiple pages in a single file. It's the standard in print production, professional scanning and archival photography — and browsers have never supported it.

What people use TIFF files for

Print-ready artwork sent to a printer
Archival scans of documents and photographs
Multi-page scanned documents
Master images before export to web formats
Medical and scientific imaging

What opens a TIFF file

Photoshop, Lightroom, Affinity Photo and GIMP
Preview on macOS and Windows Photos
Scanning software and print production tools
No browser displays TIFF natively

How to host a TIFF file

1
Drop your TIFF file in
Drag it onto the box at the top of this page, or click to choose it. Files up to 25 MB are supported, and nothing is uploaded until you publish.
2
Pick an address
Type a name and we'll tell you straight away whether it's free. That becomes the link: print-artwork.99helpers.site
3
Publish and share
Create a free account — that step exists so the file is yours to update, replace or delete — and the link is live within seconds.

The same three steps work for any file — see how file hosting works on 99helpers.com.

What happens when someone opens the link

The file downloads rather than displaying — no browser renders TIFF. Recipients open it in an image editor or their operating system's viewer.

Why host a TIFF file instead of emailing it?

TIFFs are large and destined for printers and archives, both of which want a download rather than a preview. A link delivers the file at full quality with no compression applied anywhere along the way.

Worth knowing before you publish

Host a JPEG or PNG preview alongside so people can see the image before downloading a large file.
TIFFs are often well over 25 MB; LZW compression inside the TIFF reduces size with no quality loss.
A multi-page TIFF is often better delivered as a PDF, which opens in the browser and paginates properly.

TIFF hosting questions

Why won't my TIFF display in the browser?: No browser supports TIFF — it was designed for print and archiving rather than the web. The file downloads and opens in an image viewer. Host a JPEG or PNG version if you want it visible in the browser.
Should I convert TIFF to JPEG?: For anything anyone needs to look at online, yes — JPEG is a fraction of the size and displays everywhere. Keep the TIFF for print and archival purposes, where the quality matters.
Can I host a multi-page TIFF?: Yes, though it downloads as one file. If it's a scanned document, converting to PDF usually serves people better — it opens in the browser and pages properly.

Put your TIFF file online now

It takes about ten seconds, and you only make an account once the file is ready to go live.

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Hosting guides for related formats

Host a PNG image Host a JPG photo Host a PDF document Host a Photoshop file (PSD)Host an OpenEXR image Host an Apple PICT image Host a Scitex CT image

TIFF is one of over 211 formats you can host — see free file hosting for any file type for the full list, or read the hosting guides for other file types.