Compress TIFF Images for Print
Print-ready images require higher resolution than web images. At 300 DPI, images must be much larger in pixel dimensions to produce sharp, professional-quality physical prints. Professional-grade lossless format used in print publishing, photography, and medical imaging workflows. Use ImageSmith to compress your TIFF images to the ideal file size for Print — target under 50,000KB for optimal performance. Processing is fully browser-based — no server uploads.
Recommended format
TIFF
Max file size
50,000KB
Dimensions
A4: 3508×4961 (300 DPI), Letter: 3300×2550 (300 DPI)
✓Print requires 300 DPI — an A4 page needs 3508×4961 pixels minimum
✓TIFF for lossless print-ready files, JPEG quality 95+ for compressed print files
✓Convert to CMYK color mode for professional commercial printing
✓Add 3mm bleed (extra image beyond the trim line) for printed materials
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Compress TIFF for Print — FAQ
Print works best with images under 50,000KB. Recommended dimensions: A4: 3508×4961 (300 DPI), Letter: 3300×2550 (300 DPI). ImageSmith can compress TIFF images to any target size in seconds.
Yes — Print supports TIFF. Recommended format: TIFF.
Upload your TIFF image to ImageSmith, set a target size under 50,000KB, and compress. Print requires 300 DPI — an A4 page needs 3508×4961 pixels minimum
Print requires 300 DPI minimum. For an A4 (8.27×11.69 inch) page, that means 2480×3508 pixels at 300 DPI. For premium quality, use 3508×4961. TIFF is best for print; JPEG at quality 95+ also works.