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===TIFF===

'''The [[TIFF]] (Tagged Image File Format)''' image files are a lossless format. The filename is extension is TIF. Some digital cameras have the option to save images in the TIFF format. These files use the [[LZW]] compression algorithm which results in lossless files. Because no image data is lost, this format is used when the ultimate in image quality is desired. Another advantage of TIFF files is that they suffer no generation degradation during file manipulation. The TIFF files support 32-bit color depth (true color). The TIFF files sizes are larger that the JPEG file sizes, because JPEG takes advantage of its lossy compression. The TIFF image format is not widely supported by web browsers, and should not be used on the Internet.

===RAW===