How to convert TIFF to JPG
Here's how to turn your TIFF files into JPG:
- Add one or more TIFF files — drag and drop them or click to browse.
- Click Convert to JPG and let the conversion run in your browser.
- Download your new JPG files individually or as a batch.
What is TIFF?
TIFF is a flexible, high-quality format favoured in photography, scanning and publishing. It supports lossless compression, layers, multiple pages and deep colour, producing large but archival-quality files.
What is JPG?
JPG (also written JPEG) is the most widely used photo format on the web. It uses lossy compression that discards detail the human eye is unlikely to notice, producing small files that are perfect for photographs and complex images with smooth colour gradients.
TIFF vs JPG: how they compare
The two formats are suited to different tasks. Here's a side-by-side look at how they differ.
| TIFF | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Format type | Image | Image |
| Compression | Lossless (optional) | Lossy |
| Quality | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Best for | Professional photography and scanning | Photographs |
Why convert TIFF to JPG?
People convert TIFF to JPG to get a format that fits photographs and web and email images — and to make the file easier to open, share and reuse.
What JPG gives you: very small file sizes, universally supported by every device and browser and adjustable quality vs. size.
Where TIFF falls short: very large files, not supported by web browsers and overkill for everyday images. Converting keeps your content while moving to a format that matches where the file is going.
Tips for the best results
- Because JPG uses lossy compression, keep a copy of your original TIFF file if you might need to edit it again later.
- TIFF can store transparent areas, but JPG cannot. Transparent pixels are filled with a solid background (usually white) during conversion.
- You can convert several files in one go — add as many TIFF files as you like and download them together.
- Everything runs locally in your browser, so even large files convert quickly and nothing is uploaded.
TIFF to JPG — frequently asked questions
- How do I convert TIFF to JPG?
- Add your TIFF file, click Convert to JPG, and download the JPG result. The whole process happens in your browser and takes just a few seconds.
- Is it free to convert TIFF to JPG?
- Yes. This TIFF to JPG converter is completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks and no limit on the number of files you can convert.
- Are my TIFF files uploaded to a server?
- No. Conversion runs entirely on your device using your browser, so your files never leave your computer or phone.
- Will I lose quality converting TIFF to JPG?
- JPG uses lossy compression, so a small amount of detail is discarded to keep the file size down. At normal quality settings the difference is hard to notice. Keep your original TIFF if you need an exact copy.
- What happens to transparent areas?
- JPG does not support transparency, so any transparent parts of your TIFF are filled with a solid background colour during conversion.
- Can I convert multiple TIFF files at once?
- Yes. Add as many TIFF files as you like and convert them in a single batch, then download each JPG result.