Make PDF into TIFF

  1. Either open the PDF directly in your graphics software or right-click on the PDF's filename, select “Open with...”, and select the name of your graphics software.
  2. Then, using the tools in a standalone graphics software (Adobe Photoshop, Gimp, etc.):
  • Set resolution to 300-600 ppi.
  • Set bit depth to 8 bit.
  • Crop unnecessary white space, leaving a fine (2 point) border.
  • Size the image with proportions constrained, using recommended Dimensions.
  • Remove alpha channels using the channels or transparency tools.
  • Flatten the image.
  • Save the file, using LZW compression.
  • In GIMP, do not save-as; use Export and select TIFF as the format.
  • In Photoshop, select LZW compression and Discard Layers, and Save a Copy.