# TIFF > A flexible, often uncompressed image format used in print and archiving. Also known as: TIF. Category: 360, 3D and output formats. TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a flexible raster format, often uncompressed or losslessly compressed, used in print production and archiving. Files are large and not suitable for display on the web. ## How PhotoRobot uses it PhotoRobot Controls can export TIFF, but its item export manual describes the format as rarely needed, kept for compatibility with legacy systems, and not recommended. ## Related terms - [JPEG](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/jpeg): The most common lossy image format for photographs; small files, no transparency. - [PNG](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/png): A lossless image format that supports transparency; larger files than JPEG. - [RAW file](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/raw-file): The unprocessed sensor data saved by a camera, with maximum editing latitude. ## Where this term appears on photorobot.com Mentioned on 4 pages. Most relevant: - [Item Export - PhotoRobot User Support Manual](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/item-export): For each output, select which file format to download images in: JPG, PNG, WebP, or TIFF. - [Getting Started - A PhotoRobot User Support Manual](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/getting-started): For each output, select which file format to download images in: JPG, PNG, WEBP, or TIFF. - [360-Degree Product Viewers for E-Commerce Businesses](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/product-viewers-for-e-commerce-businesses): TIFF and PNG file formats are simply too large, and they negatively impact page performance with spin images. - [A Quick Guide to 360 Product Photography for Amazon](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/360-degree-product-photography-amazon): For vendors, Amazon has guidelines on their product image requirements: TIFF (.tif/.tiff), JPEG (.jpeg/.jpg), GIF (.gif) and PNG (.png) format Image pixel dimensions of at least 1000 or larger in…