Filestack Technical Glossary
Comprehensive reference for Filestack platform architecture and services
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)
File Format
Tagged Image File Format is a flexible, adaptable file format for handling images and data within a single file, commonly used in professional photography and desktop publishing.
Professional Features
- Lossless compression options
- Support for multiple layers and pages
- High bit-depth color support (up to 32-bit)
- Extensive metadata capabilities
Technical Specifications
- Multiple compression algorithms (LZW, ZIP, JPEG)
- Color space flexibility (RGB, CMYK, LAB)
- Alpha channel transparency support
- Tile-based and strip-based organization
Professional Uses
- High-end photography workflows
- Print production and publishing
- Medical and scientific imaging
- Archival image storage
Filestack Processing
- Format conversion to web-optimized formats
- Layer flattening and processing
- Quality preservation during transformations
- Professional to web workflow support