What happens when you convert TIFF to JPG
| Compression | Lossless → Lossy |
|---|---|
| File size | Usually far smaller: often under a fifth of the size for photos |
| Transparency | Not supported: transparent areas get the background colour you pick (white by default) |
| Metadata | EXIF, GPS location and camera data are not copied to the new file |
| Opens in | every browser, phone, editor, printer and upload form |
Sizes are typical values; your files will vary with content and settings.
TIFF Tagged Image File Format
TIFF is a flexible format used by scanners, publishers and photographers. It can hold uncompressed or losslessly compressed pixels, multiple pages and high bit depths.
TIFF converterJPG Joint Photographic Experts Group
JPG (also written JPEG) is the most widely supported photo format. Its lossy compression discards detail the eye is less sensitive to, which makes photos small enough for email, upload forms and print services that accept nothing else.
JPG converterHow to use the TIFF to JPG Converter
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Click Choose files or drop your TIFF images onto the page.
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Adjust the JPG options if needed. The defaults work well for most images.
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Click Convert, then download each JPG or all of them as a ZIP.
Why convert TIFF to JPG?
TIFF files come from scanners, fax software and print workflows, and a single page can run to tens of megabytes. Files are large and web browsers cannot display TIFF directly. Choose JPG when the file has to be accepted everywhere: upload forms, email, print shops and older software.
TIFF to JPG settings
Use the quality slider to balance size against detail; 80 to 90 percent is a good default for JPG. Pick a background colour to replace transparent areas. You can also cap the width and height, which resizes large photos in the same step.
Frequently asked questions
Will the JPG lose quality?
JPG uses lossy compression, so some fine detail is discarded to make the file smaller. At the default quality setting the difference is very hard to see. Raise the quality slider if you need the result to stay closer to the TIFF original.
Is transparency kept when converting TIFF to JPG?
JPG cannot store transparency, so transparent areas are filled with a solid colour. White is used by default; you can pick any background colour in the options before converting.
Will the JPG be smaller than the TIFF?
Usually much smaller for photos: as a rough guide, the JPG comes out at around 10% of the TIFF's size, depending on the quality setting.
Questions about privacy, file-size limits or conversion speed are answered in the general FAQ.