# TIFF to 16-bit PNG Converter

Convert a selected TIFF page to verified 16-bit-per-channel grayscale, RGB, or RGBA PNG.

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/tiff-to-16bit-png

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** image, bit depth, PNG, color, convert

## Overview

Convert high-depth TIFF images into verified 16-bit-per-channel PNG files while preserving critical color details. This tool allows you to extract specific pages from multi-page TIFFs and export them as 16-bit grayscale, 48-bit RGB, or 64-bit RGBA PNGs, ensuring compatibility with professional editing software without losing bit depth.

## Inputs

- **TIFF Image** (file)
- **Channel Mode** (select)
- **TIFF Page** (number)
- **Background Color** (color)
- **Preserve Safe Metadata** (checkbox)

## When to use

- When you need to convert high-dynamic-range TIFF images to 16-bit PNGs for editing in software that requires PNG format.
- When extracting a specific page from a multi-page TIFF file while maintaining its original 16-bit color depth.
- When converting medical, scientific, or astrophotography TIFF data into 16-bit grayscale or RGB PNGs without losing precision.

## How it works

- Upload your TIFF image file using the file selector.
- Select the target channel mode (preserve source, 16-bit grayscale, 48-bit RGB, or 64-bit RGBA) and specify the page number to extract.
- Configure optional settings like background color and metadata preservation, then click convert to generate the 16-bit PNG.

## Use cases

- Converting 16-bit scientific TIFF scans to 16-bit grayscale PNGs for analysis.
- Extracting single pages from multi-page archival TIFF documents into high-fidelity PNGs.
- Preparing 48-bit RGB TIFF photos for web-compatible 16-bit PNG workflows.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does this tool support multi-page TIFF files?

Yes, you can specify which page of a multi-page TIFF you want to extract and convert using the page number option.

### What channel modes can I choose for the output PNG?

You can preserve the source channels or convert the image to 16-bit grayscale, 48-bit RGB (16-bit/channel), or 64-bit RGBA (16-bit/channel).

### Will the conversion process reduce the bit depth of my 16-bit TIFF?

No, the tool is designed to output verified 16-bit-per-channel PNGs, preserving the high bit depth of your source file.

### Can I keep the metadata from the original TIFF file?

Yes, checking the 'Preserve Safe Metadata' option will copy compatible metadata to the output PNG.

### What happens to transparent areas if I convert to a format without alpha?

You can set a custom background color to fill transparent areas when converting to formats that do not support transparency.

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