Bitmap File (.bmp)
DCS (.eps)
GIF (.gif)
JPEG (.jpg)
PCX (.pcx)
Photoshop File (.psd)
PICT (.pct)
Pixel EPS (.eps)
PNG (.png)
Scitex CT (.sct)
TIFF file (.tif)
WMF (.wmf)
 

TIFF Files

File Type: Raster Image

File Extension : .tif

A Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) file is the most widely used file format in desktop publishing today. It is a raster-based file that supports the following:

• RGB
• CMYK
• Grayscale
• Lab
• Indexed color

TIFF files can be compressed by using an LZW lossless compression approach or JPEG lossy compression. For high-end print production, it is the best practice to use either LZW compression or a very small amount of JPEG compression. The JPEG compression approach is a lossy compression that will degrade image quality when used in large amounts.

When placing a TIFF file on a page, any clipping path that has been defined can be retained and applied. However, Photoshop's Alpha channel information will not be translated when placing a TIFF.