TIF to ALTO XML Converter

Convert TIF to ALTO XML online. We read the text inside your TIF, so what you download can be searched and copied from — not just looked at.

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What is TIF ?

.tif is the three-letter form of the TIFF extension. The file is an ordinary Tagged Image File Format image: the same tags, the same choice of compression, the same ability to hold several pages in one file. Only the spelling differs, a leftover from eight-character file names.

TIF format  ▶

What is ALTO XML ?

ALTO (Analyzed Layout and Text Object) is an XML-based file format designed to represent the layout and textual content of digitized documents. It is primarily utilized in the field of digital preservation and libraries to facilitate the sharing and interoperability of scanned documents with rich metadata.

ALTO XML format  ▶

How to Convert TIF to ALTO XML in Just a Few Steps

  1. Upload your TIF file
    Drag and drop your TIF file, click 'Select Files' to upload from your device, or import directly from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or paste a URL.
  2. Choose ALTO XML as output format
    The converter is preset to ALTO XML, but you can select any other output format before converting.
  3. Adjust settings (optional)
    If you like, tweak output options such as resolution, quality, or compression before converting.
  4. Convert the file
    Click the 'Convert' button. The conversion takes only a few seconds.
  5. Download your converted file
    Download the converted file to your device, or save it directly to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.

Start converting TIF to ALTO XML now — it’s fast, safe, and completely online!