What is the difference between 8-bit and 16-bit TIFF?

8-bit TIFF stores 256 levels per colour channel (16.7 million colours total). 16-bit TIFF stores 65,536 levels per channel — significantly more tonal range for editing without banding. 16-bit files are roughly twice the size of 8-bit at the same resolution.

Yes, when using no compression or LZW compression. Both options are completely lossless — no pixel data is discarded.

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RAW to TIFF Converter — Professional Print Format

Convert CR2, NEF, ARW, DNG, and other RAW camera formats to TIFF — the professional archival and print format. Choose 8-bit for standard use or 16-bit for maximum quality. LZW lossless compression reduces file size without any quality loss.