Tagged-Image File (TIFF) format


    TIFF is used to exchange files between applications and computer platforms. TIFF is a flexible bitmap image format that is supported by virtually all paint, image-editing, and page-layout applications. Also, virtually all desktop scanners can produce TIFF images.

    When you export artwork to TIFF format, the TIFF Options dialog box appears. Set the desired options, and click OK:

    Color Model

    Determines the color model of the exported file. (See About color models and color modes.)

    Resolution

    Determines the resolution of the rasterized image. (See Combining vector graphics and bitmap images.) Higher resolution values result in better image quality but larger file sizes.

    Anti-Alias

    Removes jagged edges in the artwork by supersampling it. Deselecting this option helps maintain the hard edges of line art when it is rasterized.

    LZW Compression

    Applies LZW compression, a lossless compression method that does not discard detail from the image. Select this option to produce a smaller file.

    Byte Order

    Determines the appropriate sequence of bytes for writing the image file, based on the platform you choose. Illustrator and most recent applications can read files using the byte order for either platform. However, if you don't know what kind of program the file may be opened in, select the platform on which the file will be read.

    Embed ICC Profiles

    Creates a color-managed document. (See Embedding profiles in saved documents.)