Open GEOTIFF files online
GeoTIFF embeds geographic referencing in a TIFF — satellite imagery, elevation and raster maps. The viewer decodes it with geotiff.js and draws it to a canvas.
Drop a GEOTIFF file to open it
or click to choose — everything stays on your device
Choose file🔒 100% private — files never leave your browser
Or turn GEOTIFF into an image — snapshot the preview, add arrows or notes, and download a PNG.
What is a GEOTIFF file?
GeoTIFF embeds geographic referencing in a TIFF — satellite imagery, elevation and raster maps. The viewer decodes it with geotiff.js and draws it to a canvas. The .GEOTIFF extension identifies a GeoTIFF file, which is served with the image/tiff; application=geotiff media type. You can open it here instantly — drop the file into the box above and it renders in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Besides this free online viewer, you can open GeoTIFF files in desktop apps such as QGIS, ArcGIS, GDAL — but here all you need is a web browser.
Quick facts
| Format | GeoTIFF — GeoTIFF |
|---|---|
| File extensions | .geotiff |
| MIME type | image/tiff; application=geotiff |
| Developer | OGC |
| Category | 3D, CAD & GIS |
| Also opens in | QGIS, ArcGIS, GDAL |
How to open a GEOTIFF file online
- Click Choose file above, or drag your GEOTIFF file onto the box.
- The right viewer loads automatically and renders your file.
- Read, scroll or page through it. To open a different file, choose Open another file.
100% private — files never leave your browser.
Libraries used to render GEOTIFF in the browser
This viewer is built entirely with open-source JavaScript that runs in your browser:
Frequently asked questions
What is a .GEOTIFF file?
A .GEOTIFF file is a GeoTIFF, identified by the image/tiff; application=geotiff media type. You can open and read it instantly in the viewer above without installing anything.
What programs open GEOTIFF files?
On the desktop, GEOTIFF files typically open in QGIS, ArcGIS, GDAL. Online, this page opens them in any modern browser — nothing to download.
How do I convert GEOTIFF to an image?
Use Snapshot to capture the GEOTIFF preview, optionally add arrows, text or highlights, then download it as a PNG image.
Is it safe to open my GEOTIFF file here?
Yes. The file is read and rendered entirely by JavaScript inside your own browser. It is never uploaded to a server, so nothing leaves your device.
Do I need to install anything to view a GEOTIFF file?
No. There is nothing to install and no account to create. Open the page, drop your file, and it displays instantly.
Does it work on my phone or iPad?
Yes. The viewer is fully responsive and works in modern mobile and tablet browsers such as Safari and Chrome.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no hard limit, but very large files depend on your device’s memory. Big files are processed in the background so the page stays responsive.