How to Convert TIFF to JPG
Got a massive TIFF file that you need to share or upload? This tool converts TIFF images to JPG right inside your browser -- no server involved, no file size limits, and your images stay completely private. Drop your TIFF files above and download compact JPGs in seconds.
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is the workhorse format of professional photography, scanning, and print production. It stores images with lossless compression or no compression at all, which means outstanding quality but enormous file sizes. A single TIFF from a modern camera or scanner can easily be 50-200MB. JPG compresses that same image down to a fraction of the size using lossy compression, making it practical for email, social media, web uploads, and everyday sharing.
TIFF vs JPG: What's the Difference?
| Feature | TIFF | JPG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless (LZW, ZIP) or uncompressed | Lossy (adjustable quality) |
| Typical file size | Very large (50-200MB for photos) | Small (1-10MB for same photo) |
| Quality | Perfect -- no compression artifacts | Near-perfect at high quality settings |
| Color depth | Up to 16-bit per channel | 8-bit per channel |
| Multi-page support | Yes (stores multiple images) | No (single image only) |
| Best use case | Professional photography, printing, archival | Web sharing, email, social media, documents |
The conversion tradeoff is clear: you sacrifice some quality detail (usually invisible to the naked eye) in exchange for a file that is 10-50 times smaller and can be opened, shared, and uploaded virtually anywhere. For professional print work, keep your TIFF originals. For everything else, JPG is the practical choice.
How to Convert TIFF to JPG
- Drop or click to upload your TIFF files above.
- Each TIFF is decoded and re-encoded as JPG entirely in your browser -- no upload.
- Download individual JPG files or grab all of them in a ZIP bundle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are TIFF files so large?
TIFF files are large because they store image data with lossless compression or no compression at all. Every pixel's color value is preserved exactly, often at 16-bit color depth. This is ideal for professional editing and printing but impractical for sharing or web use.
Does converting TIFF to JPG lose quality?
Technically yes -- JPG uses lossy compression that discards some image data. In practice, at quality settings of 85 or above, the difference is nearly imperceptible to the human eye. The massive file size reduction (often 90%+) far outweighs the minimal quality tradeoff for sharing purposes.
Can I convert multi-page TIFFs?
This tool converts the first page of multi-page TIFF files to JPG. Multi-page TIFFs are common for scanned documents. If you need all pages, you will need to convert each page separately or use specialized document tools.
What is TIFF used for?
TIFF is the standard format in professional photography, medical imaging, GIS mapping, print production, and document scanning. It is favored when preserving maximum image quality matters more than file size -- which is the opposite of web and sharing use cases.
How much smaller is JPG than TIFF?
At typical quality settings (80-90), a JPG is roughly 10-50 times smaller than the equivalent TIFF. A 100MB TIFF photo might compress down to 2-5MB as a JPG with no visible quality difference at screen viewing sizes.