TIFFfailides

TIFFfailides, also known as Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) files, are a type of computer file format used primarily for storing high-quality, high-resolution images. TIFF is a flexible, adaptable file format that is widely supported by various image processing and page layout applications. It is often used in professional and publishing environments where high-quality images are required, such as in desktop publishing, photography, and medical imaging.

The TIFF format was developed by Aldus Corporation in conjunction with Microsoft in 1986. It was designed to be a flexible and extensible format that could support a wide range of image types and data structures. TIFF files can contain both raster images and vector-based images, and they can also include metadata, such as information about the image's resolution, color space, and compression scheme.

One of the key features of the TIFF format is its support for lossless compression. This means that the image data can be compressed without any loss of quality, making it an ideal format for archiving and storing high-quality images. TIFF files can also support a wide range of color depths, from black and white to 24-bit and 48-bit color.

TIFF files are typically larger than other image file formats, such as JPEG or PNG, due to their high-quality nature and lack of compression. However, this also means that they are ideal for use in situations where image quality is paramount, such as in printing or medical imaging. The TIFF format is also widely supported by various software applications, making it a versatile and widely-used format for image storage and manipulation.