How to Convert TIFF to JPG for Email and Web
TIFF files are the gold standard for professional photography and print work, but they are terrible for sharing. A single TIFF image can be 30-100 MB or more, far too large for email attachments, web uploads, or messaging apps. Most web browsers cannot even display TIFF files. Converting to JPG shrinks the file size dramatically while producing an image that works everywhere.
Whether you are a photographer sending proofs to a client, a scanner user dealing with TIFF output, or someone who just received a TIFF file they cannot open, the conversion to JPG takes seconds.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Open the TIFF to JPG converter
Navigate to imageconvert.co/tiff-to-jpg in any web browser. No software to install and no account needed.
- Add your TIFF files
Drag and drop one or more TIFF files onto the page, or click to browse. The converter handles large TIFF files and batch processing.
- Choose your quality level
Set the JPG quality slider. For sending proofs or sharing online, 85% balances quality and size. For archival copies where quality is paramount, use 95%.
- Download the compressed JPGs
Conversion processes locally in your browser. Download individual files or all at once as a ZIP. You will notice a massive size reduction compared to the TIFF originals.
Why TIFF Files Are So Large
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) was designed for maximum quality in professional workflows. It typically stores uncompressed or losslessly compressed pixel data at high bit depths (16-bit or even 32-bit per channel). A 24-megapixel camera photo stored as an uncompressed TIFF can easily reach 70 MB. Even with LZW lossless compression, TIFF files remain far larger than their lossy equivalents.
This makes TIFF excellent for preserving original quality during professional editing and print production, but completely impractical for email, web, or casual sharing.
Compression Savings When Converting TIFF to JPG
The file size reduction from TIFF to JPG is dramatic. A 50 MB uncompressed TIFF photograph typically converts to a 2-5 MB JPG at 85% quality. That is a 90-96% reduction in file size while maintaining visual quality that is indistinguishable to the eye for most photographic content.
At 95% JPG quality, the output is virtually identical to the TIFF original in appearance while still being 80-90% smaller. The trade-off is that JPG compression is lossy, so some pixel-level data is discarded. For professional print work, you should keep the TIFF originals and use JPG only for sharing and web delivery.
Batch Converting for Photographers
Photographers frequently need to convert entire shoots from TIFF to JPG for client delivery, web galleries, or social media posting. imageconvert.co supports batch conversion: drop all your TIFF files at once, set the quality level, and download everything as a ZIP archive. The conversion runs locally using your device's processor, so there are no upload queues or file size limits imposed by a server.
This is especially useful for studio photographers who export final retouched images as TIFF and need quick JPG versions for online delivery.
Handling Multi-Page TIFF Files
Some TIFF files contain multiple pages, which is common for scanned documents. The converter extracts and converts the first page. If you need all pages, you may need to split the multi-page TIFF into individual files first using a desktop application, then batch convert the individual pages to JPG.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much smaller will my TIFF files be after converting to JPG?
Typically 90-96% smaller. A 50 MB TIFF photo usually converts to a 2-5 MB JPG at 85% quality. The exact savings depend on image content and quality settings.
Does converting TIFF to JPG lose quality?
JPG uses lossy compression, so some pixel-level data is discarded. At 85% or higher quality, the visual difference from the TIFF original is imperceptible for photographs. Keep TIFF originals for professional editing.
Can browsers display TIFF files?
Most web browsers cannot display TIFF images natively. Safari has partial TIFF support, but Chrome, Firefox, and Edge do not. This is why converting to JPG is necessary for web use.
Are my TIFF files uploaded to a server?
No. imageconvert.co decodes TIFF files locally in your browser using a JavaScript decoder. Your files never leave your device.