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TIFF at a glance
TIFF
TIFF emerged in desktop publishing and imaging workflows as a versatile raster format that could carry tags, compression choices, color information, and high-quality scan/print data more gracefully than simpler interchange targets.
KRA at a glance
KRA
Krita's native format reflects the rise of open-source digital painting as a serious creative workflow rather than only a hobbyist alternative.
Format comparison
| Feature | TIFF | KRA |
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| File type | Image | Image |
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| Created year | 1986 | 2005 |
| Inventor | Aldus / Adobe lineage | Krita / KDE community |
| Status | active | proprietary |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Layer support | Supported | Supported |
| Vector scaling | Not supported | Not supported |
| Camera raw data | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Streaming ready | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use TIFF
- Your source file is already in TIFF.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to KRA.
- TIFF is commonly used in image workflows.
When to use KRA
- Your target workflow expects KRA.
- Improve delivery compatibility with KRA.
- KRA is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert TIFF to KRA?
Convert to KRA when the artwork needs to remain editable in Krita, especially for painting-heavy or layered illustration workflows.
It is the right target for preserving native editability during digital-art production.
What changes when converting TIFF to KRA?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
What should I review after converting TIFF to KRA?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.