How do TIFF and SVGcompare? Here's everything you need to know to choose the right format — and how to convert between them.
Tagged Image File Format
TIFF is a flexible, high-quality image format widely used in publishing, photography, and archival. It supports lossless compression, multiple layers, and high bit depths, making it the standard for professional imaging.
Scalable Vector Graphics
SVG is a vector image format based on XML. Unlike raster formats, SVG images scale to any size without losing quality, making them perfect for logos, icons, and responsive web design.
| Specification | TIFF | SVG |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tagged Image File Format | Scalable Vector Graphics |
| Extension | .tiff | .svg |
| MIME type | image/tiff | image/svg+xml |
| Category | Image | Image |
| Developer | Aldus Corporation (now Adobe) | W3C |
| Year introduced | 1986 | 2001 |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
Both TIFF and SVG have their strengths. TIFF excels at professional photography and print production, while SVG is better for logos and brand marks.
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