TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a versatile and widely used raster graphics file format primarily employed for storing images, including photographs and line art. It is known for its ability to store high-quality images with lossless compression, making it a preferred choice for professional photography, graphic design, and archiving purposes. TIFF supports various color spaces, including RGB, CMYK, and grayscale, as well as multiple layers and metadata. This flexibility allows for complex image manipulation and storage of detailed information about the image, such as camera settings, copyright information, and geographic location. TIFF files can be quite large due to the lossless compression, but this ensures that no image data is lost during storage or editing. The format's adaptability and support for high-resolution images make it suitable for applications where image quality and detail are paramount, such as printing, medical imaging, and scientific research. Furthermore, TIFF's ability to store multiple images in a single file makes it useful for storing scanned documents and faxes.