The "Tagged Image File Format" file format, better known as "TIFF", is a format that is commonly used to store images created by a scanner. This format shares many of the same functionality as PDF files that are created using the Adobe Acrobat program. Converting a TIFF file to PDF allows you to view its content on almost all platforms on the market, making it compatible with virtually any program. The conversion can be done using Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Using Adobe Acrobat Reader
Step 1. Go to the website where you can download the Adobe Acrobat Reader installation file using this URL
Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program that allows you to convert all compatible files into PDF format. It is available for Windows and macOS systems.
Step 2. Press the "Install Now" button, then choose the option to save the installation file to a folder on your computer
Step 3. Go to the "Downloads" folder (normally this is the default folder where files downloaded from the web are saved)
Now select the Adobe Acrobat Reader installation file with a double click of the mouse.
Step 4. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to install the program on your computer
Step 5. At the end of the installation launch Adobe Acrobat Reader
Step 6. Access the "File" menu, then choose the "CreatePDF Online" item
Step 7. Select the item "Select the file to convert to PDF" from the right panel of the Acrobat Reader window, then choose the TIFF file you want to convert to PDF
Step 8. Press the "Convert" button, then provide your Adobe ID login credentials
In order to convert a file to PDF format, you must be logged in to your account because it will be uploaded to the Adobe servers. After logging in to your Adobe ID, the program will automatically upload the TIFF file to the servers and convert it to PDF.
To create an Adobe ID go to the web page "https://accounts.adobe.com/", click the link "Create an Adobe ID" and follow the instructions that appear on the screen
Step 9. Select the "Retrieve PDF File" item
The program will display the contents of the "CreatePDF" online folder, linked to your Adobe ID, in a new tab of the system default internet browser.
Step 10. Select the PDF you just created, then hit the "Download" button
The chosen file will be downloaded to your computer.
Part 2 of 2: Troubleshooting
Step 1. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is identified as a virus or malicious software, temporarily disable the anti-virus software protection
Some of these cybersecurity tools mistakenly identify Adobe Acrobat Reader as malware.
Step 2. If you have problems installing Acrobat Reader, try updating your operating system or in the case of an older computer try using a more modern one
Acrobat Reader is supported on all computers running Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.9 or later.
Step 3. If you are using a Windows computer and are unable to install the program, try updating the video card drivers
If they are out of date, the video card drivers can adversely interfere with the Acrobat Reader installation procedure.
Step 4. If you are having trouble using Acrobat Reader with Internet Explorer, check that the ActiveX controls are enabled
This functionality of the Microsoft internet browser must be enabled for the Adobe program to function properly.
Step 5. If you are still having trouble installing, check that the use of JavaScript is enabled
This feature allows you to solve some problems related to the operation of Acrobat Reader.
