Remove white background on TIFF files

I have some TIFF files with white background. What is the best way to get rid of that white background without losing quality (ie. tiny white stroke on the objects). I see in the channels tab that I have a pretty decent mask in there but I don't actually knows how to use it to make my file fully transparency.
Hope anyone can help me with this.
Best,
J.

Tiff files typically do not support transparent backgrounds, but you can use the mask already created as a selection > double click on the background layer in the "Layers" palette > it will rename itself Layer 0, say yes to that > with the background mask selected, hit the "Delete" key > background will drop out and you'll see checkerboard pattern > last step, save-as PSD. Another way would be to use the background selection and create a clipping path > save-as EPS. The .psd will support feathering and is easier to work with than clipping paths. Either way will require some finesse on your part.

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