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TIFF to JPG Converter

Convert TIFF images to JPG to reduce large file sizes

What is TIFF to JPG conversion?

TIFF is a high-quality, lossless format used in professional photography, scanning, and print workflows. Converting to JPG dramatically reduces file size, making images practical for web use, email, and sharing without specialist software.

Why convert TIFF to JPG?

  • TIFF files can be hundreds of megabytes - JPG is typically 95% smaller
  • JPG is universally supported, TIFF requires specialist software to view
  • Sharing scanned documents and photos via email or messaging requires smaller files
  • Web and mobile apps cannot display TIFF files directly

What is the difference between TIFF and JPG?

The table below compares TIFF vs JPG across key format characteristics.

TIFF vs JPG format comparison
FeatureTIFFJPG
File extension.tif.jpg
Compression typeLosslessLossy
Transparency supportYes (alpha)No
Animation supportNoNo
File sizeVery largeSmaller
Best use casePrint, archivalPhotographs
Browser supportLimitedUniversal

Choose TIFF for print, archival. Choose JPG for photographs.

How to convert TIFF to JPG

  1. Upload your TIFF image

    Click the upload area above or drag and drop your TIFF file onto the converter.

  2. Click "Convert to JPG"

    The conversion runs instantly in the cloud at high quality. No software installation required.

  3. Download your JPG file

    Click the Download button to save your converted JPG image directly to your device.

Frequently asked questions

Will I lose quality converting TIFF to JPG?

Some quality is lost as JPG is a lossy format. For display and sharing purposes, the difference is imperceptible. If you need a lossless copy, convert to PNG instead.

What is TIFF typically used for?

Professional photography, medical imaging, document scanning, and print production. It preserves every pixel without compression, resulting in very large files.

Can I convert multi-page TIFF files?

This tool converts single-image TIFF files. Multi-page TIFFs (often used for scanned documents) should be split into individual pages first.

What is the main difference between TIFF and JPG?

TIFF is a lossless format producing very large files, ideal for print and archival work. JPG uses lossy compression for much smaller files suitable for everyday sharing.

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