The .tif filename extension is the second filename extension that refers to the TIFF format (the other being .tiff) or fully, Tagged Image File Format. TIFF is a professional graphics file format developed by the Aldus Company in 1986 which later merged with Adobe Systems. The TIFF file format is from the Raster graphics family of graphics formats, widely used in the desktop publishing and digital camera industries. The format was popularized as a replacement format to the many proprietary formats used by different manufacturers of scanners. Through revisions and maintenance by Adobe Systems the format garnered a following, adapting to the growing and changing needs of the graphics industry.
A .ras extension file is a binary raster image format file that was developed using the UNIX platform by Sun Microsystems. It uses the bitmap format that is simple to use and has the ability to store data in grayscale, black and white as well as colored pixels. The basic layout of a .ras file begins with a header, is followed by a color map and finally by the image data that is bitmapped.
FreeFileConvert uses tuned encoding for TIF to RAS conversions, preserving clarity while trimming file size. Finished audio streams instantly across phones, tablets, desktops, and modern browsers without extra tweaks.
Upload TIF files from desktop, tablet, or cloud storage, queue multiple jobs, and let the converter finish autonomously. Return whenever convenient to download synchronized RAS results on any device you rely on.
Process up to 5 files sized 1000 MB per batch without splitting queues manually. Mixed-format uploads convert together, producing consistent RAS audio with dependable progress tracking.
TIFF is the preferred file format when compared to JPEG and other lossy graphics formats for archiving images in the maximum resolution possible. This can be useful to graphics professionals if the large storage requirements for lossless TIFF files is not a deterrent. Being lossless means that TIFF files can be freely edited without any degradation.
The .ras file extension format extends support to 1, 8, 24 and 32 bits per pixel with easy compression and decompression of the images done with the help of the RLE compression technique which is compatible with other imaging programs. Transparency is not supported in this format. The MIME commands used for this application are image/cmu-master or application/x-cmu-raster.
Upload your image file in the TIF format from your device, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
Select RAS as the output format and click Convert. Adjust optional settings if needed.
Download the converted image file. Each file stays available for up to 5 downloads.