ConvertWhat happens when you convert JPG to TIF
- TIF is another name for TIFF; files ending in .tif work here.
- TIF is lossless, so nothing more is lost in the conversion. Detail already removed by JPG compression doesn't come back, and the file is usually larger.
JPG vs TIFF
| Feature | JPG | TIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Colors | 16.7M | 16.7M |
| Best for | Photos, sharing, email | Print, scans, archiving |
How to convert JPG to TIF
- Drop your JPG files on the box above, or click it to choose files. You can add many at once.
- Adjust the options if you want. The defaults work well for most files.
- Click Download for each TIF file, or "Download all" to get a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to convert my files here?
Yes. Conversion happens entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server, so nobody else can see them.
Is it free? Are there limits?
It's completely free, with no sign-up, watermarks or daily limits. The only limit is your device's memory for very large files.
Can I convert many JPG files at once?
Yes. Drop as many files as you like; they're converted one after another and you can download them all as a ZIP.
Will converting JPG to TIF reduce quality?
No. TIF is lossless, so the image is saved exactly as it is. Detail already lost in JPG can't be restored.
Why is my TIF file bigger than the JPG?
JPG uses stronger compression than TIF. The picture stays the same, but TIF needs more bytes to store it.