Convert ORF to TIFF on Mac
Select the ORF files in Finder, press ⌥ F, choose TIFF and press Return. FileFlip saves each TIFF next to its original and works without an internet connection.
How to convert ORF to TIFF with FileFlip
Select the ORF files
In Finder or on the Desktop. One file, or a whole folder with ⌘ A.
Press ⌥ F
FileFlip opens next to the selection and lists the formats it can make from ORF. Type “TIFF” to jump to it.
Choose TIFF and press Return
The TIFF files appear next to the originals with the same names. The ORF files stay as they are.
ORF and TIFF
Raw files are large and most apps and websites can’t show them, so they have to be developed into a regular image before sharing. TIFF is lossless and accepted by print shops and archives.
What changes when you convert
- A raw file is unprocessed sensor data. Converting develops it into a finished image, so keep the ORF if you may want to edit it later.
| Property | ORF | TIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Olympus Raw Format | Tagged Image File Format |
| Made by | Olympus, now OM System | Aldus, now Adobe |
| Compression | Unprocessed sensor data, lossless or lightly compressed | Usually lossless or uncompressed |
| Best for | Editing photos with the most room for adjustments | Printing, scanning and archiving |
| Opens in | Raw editors such as Lightroom, plus Photos and Preview when macOS supports the camera model | Preview, Photoshop and most image editors; most web browsers don’t display it |
| File extension | .orf | .tiff, .tif |
| In FileFlip | Opens | Opens and saves |
Other ways on a Mac
For one file now and then you may not need FileFlip. These work with what’s already on your Mac.
Preview
Open the ORF in Preview, choose File → Export, pick TIFF from the Format menu and click Save. For several files, open them together, select all thumbnails in the sidebar and choose File → Export Selected Images.
Works when macOS supports your camera model.
Photos
If the pictures are in your Photos library, select them, choose File → Export → Export Photos and set Photo Kind to TIFF.
Good for pictures already in your library.
Terminal
The sips command converts images in place or into a new file.
sips -s format tiff DSC_0001.orf \
--out DSC_0001.tiffBuilt into macOS and good for scripts. Run sips --formats to see what your macOS version can read and write.
Questions about ORF and TIFF
Can I convert many ORF files at once?
Yes. Select them all in Finder, press ⌥ F and choose TIFF. Progress moves to the menu bar, so you can close the panel and keep working.
Will the TIFF keep the date, camera and location?
Yes, metadata is copied by default. Turn on “Remove location” in the options before you share photos publicly.
Should I keep the ORF file?
Yes. The raw file holds more information than any finished image, so keep it if you may want to edit the photo again.
Where is the TIFF file saved?
Next to the original, with the same name and the .tiff extension. The ORF file isn’t changed. In Settings you can choose a different folder instead.
Can I convert TIFF back to ORF?
No. FileFlip opens ORF files but doesn’t save them.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. FileFlip converts files on your Mac and works with the internet turned off.
Convert a whole shoot at once
FileFlip also handles video, audio, PDFs, documents and data files. Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Coming soon for Mac