How to Convert TIFF to PDF

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Converting a TIFF image to the PDF format can make it easier for people to open the file. We'll show you how to save a TIFF file in the PDF format using an online converter, which is free, and Adobe Acrobat, which requires a license.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using an Online Converter

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    Go to http://tiff2pdf.com/ in your web browser.
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    This teal button is in the middle of the page. A File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) window will open.
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    Click the TIFF file that you want to convert into a PDF.
    • You may first have to open the TIFF file's location by clicking the folder it's in on the left side of the window.
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    It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. The file will begin uploading to the site.
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    Once the file finishes uploading, you'll see a DOWNLOAD button below its icon in the middle of the page.
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    It's below the file. The converted PDF file will download onto your computer.
    • The PDF file should now open in your computer's default PDF reader when double-clicked.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using Adobe Acrobat

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    The Adobe Acrobat Reader app that most people have can open files, but not export them. You must have the paid version of Adobe Acrobat in order to convert PDFs into other documents.
    • If you only need to convert one file, you can download a free trial of Adobe Acrobat Pro from Adobe's download page to temporarily use the paid features.
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    Its app icon resembles the triangular Adobe logo on a black background.
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    This is in the upper-left corner of the window. A drop-down menu will appear.
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    It's an option near the top of the File drop-down menu. A new window will open.
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    This blue button is in the middle of the page. A File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) window will appear.
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    Click the TIFF file that you want to convert into a PDF.
    • You may first have to open the TIFF file's location by clicking the folder it's in on the left side of the window.
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    It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. The TIFF file will be uploaded.
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    This blue button is in the middle of the page. Your TIFF file will be converted into a PDF file, which should open in Adobe Acrobat.
    • If you aren't signed into your Adobe account by default, you'll first need to enter your Adobe account's email address and password when prompted.
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    Click File , click Save in the drop-down menu, enter your preferred name for the file, and click Save .
    • You may first have to click Download to download the PDF onto your computer.
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