TIFF Content Provenance
Sign, embed, and verify C2PA manifests in TIFF files (.tiff, .tif)
What Is TIFF Provenance?
High-fidelity image format used in professional photography, publishing, and archival. TIFF provenance protects master images and print-ready assets.
With Encypher, TIFF files carry their own cryptographic proof of origin. A C2PA manifest is embedded directly into the file, recording who created it, when, and whether it has been modified. Anyone can verify a signed TIFF file for free, without authentication.
How C2PA Manifests Are Embedded in TIFF Files
- MIME Type
- image/tiff
- File Extensions
- .tiff, .tif
- Embedding Method
- JUMBF box stored in TIFF IFD structure, per C2PA specification
- Container Type
- JUMBF
- Verification Pipeline
- c2pa-python (native C2PA library support)
The C2PA manifest contains a JUMBF (JPEG Universal Metadata Box Format) store with COSE-signed claims. For TIFF files, the manifest is stored using jumbf box stored in tiff ifd structure, per c2pa specification. The signing process does not alter the image content itself. The manifest is metadata, not a modification of the pixels.
Use Cases for TIFF Provenance
- Professional photography
- Print publishing
- Archival imaging
- Medical imaging
- Satellite imagery
How to Sign TIFF Content with Encypher
TIFF signing is available at the Enterprise tier through the unified /sign/media API endpoint. Upload your TIFF file, and the API returns a signed copy with an embedded C2PA manifest.
curl -X POST https://api.encypher.com/api/v1/sign/media \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -F "file=@example.tiff" \ -F "title=My TIFF Content" \ -F "action=c2pa.created" \ -o signed.tiff
Verify TIFF Provenance (Free)
Verification is free and requires no authentication. Any third party can verify a signed TIFF file to confirm its origin, check for tampering, and read the embedded rights information.