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Convert TIFF to AVIF on Mac

Convert TIFF to AVIF for the smallest possible web files while preserving excellent visual quality.

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Why convert TIFF to AVIF?

  • Convert TIFF to AVIF in seconds with batch processing
  • All processing happens locally on your Mac — files never leave your device
  • Drag and drop files or entire folders for instant conversion
  • Reduce file sizes significantly with modern compression

How to convert TIFF to AVIF on Mac

1

Open Picmal

Download and open Picmal on your Mac.

2

Add your TIFF files

Drag and drop your TIFF files or entire folders into Picmal.

3

Select AVIF and convert

Choose AVIF as the output format and click Convert.

TIFF vs AVIF

.tiff

TIFF

Tagged Image File Format

Professional image format originally developed by Aldus and now maintained by Adobe. TIFF supports lossless compression, 16-bit and 32-bit color depth, and is the de facto standard for prepress and archival imaging workflows.

Best for

Print publishing, professional photography, archival

.avif

AVIF

AV1 Image File Format

Next-generation image format based on the royalty-free AV1 video codec developed by the Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia). Netflix's 2020 research showed AVIF achieves 50% better compression than JPEG at equivalent perceptual quality.

Best for

Web performance optimization and modern websites

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert TIFF to AVIF on Mac?

Open Picmal, drag and drop your TIFF files, select AVIF as the output format, and click Convert. Picmal processes everything locally on your Mac — no uploads needed.

Does converting TIFF to AVIF lose quality?

AVIF uses lossy compression, so there may be a slight quality reduction. Picmal lets you adjust the quality slider to find the right balance between file size and quality.

Can I batch convert multiple TIFF files to AVIF?

Yes. Picmal supports batch conversion — drag and drop hundreds of TIFF files or entire folders and convert them all to AVIF at once.

Is it free to convert TIFF to AVIF with Picmal?

Picmal requires a one-time purchase of $15.99 — no subscription. You can download the app to try the interface, but a license is needed to convert files. 14-day money-back guarantee.

Format standards & sources

Need to compress instead?

If you don't need to change formats, Picmal can also compress your files to reduce size:

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