Convert Scanner Output to PDF

Sometimes a scanner gives you TIFF output when the person, portal, or office asked for a PDF. TIFF is common in scanning and archive systems, but it is awkward to email, preview, and upload.

Drop the TIFF scan below and download a PDF copy. Your browser does the conversion locally, so the scan is not uploaded.

Why scanners still produce TIFF

TIFF has been used for scanned records for decades because it can store high-resolution page images without throwing detail away. Document systems like it, but people usually need PDF when they share a scan.

PDF is easier for recipients: it opens in browsers, email clients, phones, and office software without explaining what a TIFF file is.

When to use this page

Use it for scanned forms, records exports, archive images, and one-off pages where the source file is .tif or .tiff and the destination expects a PDF.

If you need an image instead of a document, use TIFF to JPG or TIFF to PNG. If the scan is crooked after conversion, use Deskew PDF.