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

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