Artwork TIFF Preservation Masters
TIFF is widely used for high-quality still-image masters because it can preserve image data without lossy compression.
A preservation master can act as the source from which smaller access JPEGs, PDFs or other derivatives are created. The exact TIFF specification should be agreed at project level.
Artwork TIFF masters
The capture method should be selected around the original object, its condition and the purpose of the digital master. Suitable material may be captured with a WideTEK 36 ART, reprographic camera system or flatbed solution, while delicate, oversized or surface-sensitive work may require a non-contact approach.
Materials and considerations
TIFF masters
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Archival image sets
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Access JPEGs
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Derivative PDFs
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Preservation copies
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Digital surrogates
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Key considerations
- TIFF masters
- Archival image sets
- Access JPEGs
- Derivative PDFs
- Preservation copies
- Digital surrogates
Need an artwork scanning specification?
We can assess the size, material, condition and intended use of your artwork or visual collection and recommend an appropriate capture method and digital output.