Convert JFIF to TIFF
JFIF is a JPEG variant that Windows and Chrome sometimes save. It is technically the same as a JPG. TIFF is the practical destination when JFIF is the thing standing in the way, because TIFF is built for print, scanning and archiving and almost every program opens it. Worth knowing before you start: TIFF is lossless, so it preserves exactly the pixels that came out of the JFIF file. It cannot restore detail the JFIF encoder already discarded, and the file will usually get larger, not smaller. The conversion runs entirely in your browser: there is no upload, no file size limit and no watermark on the result.
Drop your JFIF files below and download TIFF in seconds. Free, unlimited and completely private: the conversion runs inside your browser, so your files never leave your device and are never uploaded to a server.
No upload. Works with your network switched off. Check it yourself, or read what actually happens to your file.
Why convert JFIF to TIFF?
JFIF is the original container name for JPEG files, and Windows or Chrome occasionally save images with the .jfif extension. The data inside is regular JPEG, but the unusual extension confuses many apps and upload forms. Renaming sometimes works, converting guarantees a file every tool accepts.
TIFF is the standard in print production, scanning and professional photography because it preserves full quality and supports multiple pages and high bit depths. Browsers cannot display TIFF, so converting is the quickest way to share one online.
JFIF vs TIFF at a glance
| JFIF | TIFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | JPEG File Interchange Format | Tagged Image File Format |
| Compression | Lossy (JPEG data) | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Best for | Legacy JPEG files saved by Windows or Chrome | Print, scanning and archiving |
What changes when you convert JFIF to TIFF
| What happens | |
|---|---|
| Image quality | Unchanged from here on. TIFF is lossless, so it preserves exactly the pixels decoded from the JFIF file. It cannot restore what the JFIF encoder already discarded. |
| Transparency | JFIF has no alpha channel, so there is no transparency to lose. |
| EXIF and GPS | Removed. The conversion goes through a pixel buffer, so camera data and location are not carried into the TIFF file. |
| Colour profile | Not carried across. The image is handled in sRGB, which is right for the web and wrong for colour-managed print work. |
| Animation | Not applicable. JFIF files here are single images. |
| File size | Larger, usually considerably. TIFF here is written without lossy compression. |
How to convert JFIF to TIFF
- Drop one or more JFIF files into the box above, or click to browse.
- ImageConvert converts each file to TIFF right on your device.
- Download a single file, or grab everything at once as a zip.
Frequently asked questions
What is a JFIF file?
JFIF is a JPEG variant that Windows and Chrome sometimes save. It is technically the same as a JPG.
What is a TIFF file?
TIFF is a high quality format used in printing, scanning and professional photography.
Is it free to convert JFIF to TIFF?
Yes. There are no limits, no watermarks and no account needed. Convert as many JFIF files as you like.
Are my files private?
Completely. Your JFIF files never leave your browser and are never uploaded to a server, so your images stay on your device.