TIFF to JPG Converter
Convert TIFF images to JPG to reduce large file sizes
How to convert TIFF to JPG
Upload your TIFF image
Click the upload area below or drag and drop your TIFF file onto the converter.
Click "Convert to JPG"
The conversion runs instantly in the cloud at high quality. No software installation required.
Download your JPG file
Click the Download button to save your converted JPG image directly to your device.
Drop an image here
JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, TIFF, GIF, BMP, HEIC
Max 50 MB
What is TIFF to JPG conversion?
One uncompressed frame from a 50 MP camera can exceed 150 MB as TIFF, and a 600 DPI document scan routinely lands between 30 and 80 MB. Those two numbers explain the entire demand for this conversion. TIFF, specified in Adobe's TIFF 6.0 specification, is a container rather than a single codec: it holds uncompressed, LZW-compressed, ZIP/Deflate, or PackBits pixel data at bit depths up to 32 bits per channel, which is why professional photography studios, medical imaging, commercial printing, and high-DPI document scanning all standardised on it. JPG is the consumption end of that pipeline. Output typically runs 90-98% smaller while keeping everything needed for screen viewing, web publishing, and most printing. A 50 MB scan becomes a 1-3 MB file that looks identical at normal viewing distance, and suddenly emailing a scanned contract, uploading a real estate listing, or sharing a medical image is practical rather than theoretical. Two limits are worth knowing before you commit. TIFF supports 16 bits per channel and JPG does not, so high-bit-depth files from Lightroom or Capture One are quantized to 8-bit on encode; invisible for final viewing, but it removes the headroom you need for further tonal editing. And a multi-page TIFF — common from document scanners using G4 fax compression — has no single-file JPG equivalent, so only the first page converts. Embedded ICC profiles (sRGB, Adobe RGB, ProPhoto) are carried through so colour-managed viewers render the JPG correctly.
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.
| Feature | TIFF | JPG |
|---|---|---|
| File extension | .tif | .jpg |
| Compression type | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency support | Yes (alpha) | No |
| Animation support | No | No |
| File size | Very large | Smaller |
| Best use case | Print, archival | Photographs |
| Browser support | Limited | Universal |
Use TIFF for print and archival work; convert to JPG for sharing, web, and email.
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.
How do I share a TIFF scan via email without it being too large?
Convert the TIFF to JPG first. A typical 50 MB TIFF scan compresses to 2-5 MB as a JPG with no visible quality loss at screen resolution. Most email providers have a 25 MB attachment limit, so JPG makes the file practical to send.
Will the colour profile from my TIFF be preserved in the JPG?
Yes. This converter preserves embedded ICC colour profiles (sRGB, Adobe RGB, etc.) in the JPG output. If your TIFF contains an Adobe RGB profile, the JPG will include the same profile so colour-managed applications display it accurately.
My scanner outputs TIFF files. Should I scan as JPG instead?
Scan as TIFF if you need archival quality or plan to do post-processing like OCR, cropping, or colour correction. Then convert to JPG for sharing and distribution. Scanning directly as JPG applies lossy compression immediately, giving you no high-quality master to work from later.
Can I convert a 16-bit TIFF from Lightroom or Photoshop to JPG?
Yes. The converter handles both 8-bit and 16-bit TIFF input. Since JPG only supports 8-bit colour, 16-bit data is quantized to 8-bit during conversion. For screen viewing and web use, the difference between 8-bit and 16-bit is not visible. Keep the 16-bit TIFF for further editing where tonal precision matters.
My TIFF uses CMYK for prepress. What happens to the JPG?
JPG can technically carry CMYK data via the Adobe-specific extension, but most browsers and image viewers misrender CMYK JPGs. The converter transforms CMYK TIFF input to sRGB during decode so the resulting JPG displays correctly everywhere. If you need a CMYK JPG specifically for print submission, request the file from the originating prepress workflow rather than re-converting.