How to Open a TIF File in QGIS

Quick summary

To open a TIF file in QGIS, use the Add Raster Layer option under the Layer menu, browse for your .tif file, and add it to the project — it will appear in the Layers Panel and can be located instantly using Zoom to Layer.

Steps

1. On the top menu, click 'Layer', then select 'Add Layer', and choose 'Add Raster Layer'.
2. Click 'Browse' (…) to select a file from your computer and load it into the project.
3. Select a .tif file, then click 'Open'.
4. Click 'Add' to add the raster layer to QGIS.
5. The .tif file layer will open and be added to the Layers Panel.
6. Right-click the layer and select 'Zoom to Layer(s)' to automatically locate the feature on the map canvas.