| File Format | Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) |
| File Extension | .tiff, .tif |
| MIME Type | image/tiff |
| Description | A raster graphics file format for storing images |
| Compression | Various compression options, including no compression, LZW, JPEG, etc. |
| Color Spaces | RGB, CMYK, grayscale, palette-based, and more |
| Bit Depth | 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 bits per channel |
| Layers and Pages | Multiple layers and pages within a single file |
| Transparency | Supports alpha channel for transparent regions |
| Metadata | Can store extensive metadata, including EXIF and IPTC |
| Endianess | Both little-endian and big-endian formats |
| File Header | Contains byte order, version number, and offset to the first Image File Directory (IFD) |
| Image File Directory (IFD) | Holds metadata and image data offsets |
| Tags | Used to define various properties of the image data |
| Flexibility | Allows for a variety of data types and encodings |
| Usage | Commonly used in professional imaging applications |
| Advantages | Lossless compression, high-quality images |
| Disadvantages | Large file sizes compared to some other formats |
| Applications | Photoshop, professional photography, printing, faxing, scanning, etc. |