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How to Convert PSD to TIFF (Uncompressed or CCITT) in .NET

How to Convert PSD to TIFF (Uncompressed or CCITT) in .NET

TIFF is a preferred format for high-quality publishing, print, and document workflows. Aspose.PSD for .NET makes it easy to convert PSD files to TIFF with full control over compression and export settings.

Real-World Problem

Designers, archivists, and publishers often need to generate uncompressed or CCITT Group 4–encoded TIFFs from PSD files for prepress or document archiving. Manual conversion cannot scale for bulk jobs or automation.

Solution Overview

Use Aspose.PSD for .NET to script PSD-to-TIFF conversion, specifying the exact compression required for each use case.

Prerequisites

  1. Visual Studio 2019 or later
  2. .NET 6.0 or later (or .NET Framework 4.6.2+)
  3. Aspose.PSD for .NET from NuGet
  4. PSD files to convert
PM> Install-Package Aspose.PSD

Step-by-Step Implementation

Step 1: Load the PSD File 

using Aspose.PSD;
using Aspose.PSD.FileFormats.Psd;
using Aspose.PSD.ImageOptions;

string inputFile = "./input/art.psd";
string outputFile = "./output/art.tif";

var loadOptions = new PsdLoadOptions() { LoadEffectsResource = true };
PsdImage image = (PsdImage)Image.Load(inputFile, loadOptions);

Step 2: Set TIFF Export Options (Compression, etc.) 

var tiffOptions = new TiffOptions(TiffExpectedFormat.TiffNoCompressionRgba); // Uncompressed, RGBA

// For CCITT Group 4 (Fax encoding):
// var tiffOptions = new TiffOptions(TiffExpectedFormat.TiffCcittFax4);

Step 3: Save as TIFF 

image.Save(outputFile, tiffOptions);
image.Dispose();

Use Cases and Applications

  • Generate uncompressed TIFFs for prepress/printing
  • Batch-convert PSDs for document archiving (CCITT compression)
  • Output TIFFs for medical/scientific workflows

Common Challenges and Solutions

File size too large: Use CCITT or LZW compression for smaller files.

Color issues: Ensure TIFF format matches your workflow (grayscale, RGBA, etc.).

Best Practices

  • Preview TIFFs in Photoshop or a dedicated viewer
  • Script for bulk conversion of full asset folders
  • Always keep original PSDs for source editing

FAQ

Q: Can I batch convert to TIFF with different compressions? A: Yes—specify options for each file in your conversion script.

Q: Does this work for large/multi-layered PSDs? A: Yes—Aspose.PSD supports large PSDs and multi-layer exports as flat TIFFs.

Conclusion

Aspose.PSD for .NET provides full control over TIFF export from PSDs for any professional workflow. For more options, see the Aspose.PSD for .NET API Reference .

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