TIFF to Text (OCR)
Extract text from TIFF scanned images using optical character recognition. Works entirely in your browser.
Extract Text from TIFF Files Free (OCR)
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is the standard format for professional document scanning, archiving, and medical imaging. Document management systems, legal firms, government archives, and healthcare institutions all use TIFF because it stores full-quality image data without loss. This free OCR tool extracts all readable text from TIFF scanned documents directly in your browser.
The tool uses Tesseract.js, an open-source OCR engine, to analyze the image content and convert recognized text into editable characters. No file is sent to any server. Processing happens locally on your device.
TIFF files scanned at 300 DPI or higher produce excellent OCR results. The lossless nature of TIFF means text characters retain sharp edges, which the OCR engine reads accurately.
Why TIFF Is the Standard for Document Archiving
TIFF was developed in the 1980s and has remained the preferred format for high-quality image archiving because it supports lossless compression, multiple color depths, and extensive metadata. Unlike JPG, which discards image data to reduce file size, TIFF stores every pixel exactly as captured.
In professional document management, TIFF files are preferred over JPG and PNG because they can store multiple pages in a single file, support high bit-depth scanning for color accuracy, and are accepted by legal and regulatory archival standards worldwide.
When you scan a legal document, medical record, or government form at a professional service, the result is often a TIFF file. This tool lets you extract the text from those files without converting them first.
How to Extract Text from a TIFF Image
Step 1 – Upload your TIFF file. Click or drag your .tiff or .tif file onto the upload area.
Step 2 – Wait for OCR. Tesseract.js processes the image and extracts all readable text.
Step 3 – Review the text. The extracted text appears in a text area. Edit or correct it as needed.
Step 4 – Copy or download. Copy the text or download it as a .txt file.
Who Uses TIFF to Text OCR
Legal professionals extract text from scanned legal documents and court filings stored as TIFF archives.
Medical records staff extract patient notes and clinical records from TIFF scans for entry into electronic health systems.
Archivists digitize historical documents and make their content searchable by extracting text via OCR.
Government agencies convert scanned TIFF applications and forms into digital text for processing and database entry.
Limitations
Multi-page TIFFs. The tool processes single pages. Multi-page TIFF files need to be split before upload.
Handwriting. Handwritten text extracts with lower accuracy than printed text.
Very large files. High-resolution TIFF files can be very large. Processing may take longer on devices with limited memory.
Related Tools
- JPG to Text (OCR) – Extract text from JPG images.
- PNG to Text (OCR) – Extract text from PNG files.
- BMP to Text (OCR) – Extract text from BMP images.
- PDF to Text – Extract text from PDFs with a text layer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this free?
Yes. Free to use, no account needed.
Why are TIFF files used for scanning?
TIFF is lossless. It preserves full image quality, making it the standard for professional and archival scanning.
Are files uploaded?
No. Tesseract.js processes your file locally in the browser.
Can it handle multi-page TIFFs?
The tool processes single images. Split a multi-page TIFF into individual pages before uploading.