Convert JPG to TIFF
JPG (JPEG) is the most common photo format, using lossy compression for small file sizes. TIFF is the format of choice for print, scanning and archiving, which is why it is the destination here. Worth knowing before you start: TIFF is lossless, so it preserves exactly the pixels that came out of the JPG file. It cannot restore detail the JPG 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 JPG 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 JPG to TIFF?
JPG has been the default photo format since the nineties and opens everywhere, from ancient office software to modern phones. Its lossy compression shrinks photos dramatically while keeping them looking good at normal viewing sizes. It cannot store transparency, so transparent areas are filled with a solid background.
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.
JPG vs TIFF at a glance
| JPG | TIFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | JPEG image | Tagged Image File Format |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Best for | Photos and general web images | Print, scanning and archiving |
What changes when you convert JPG to TIFF
| What happens | |
|---|---|
| Image quality | Unchanged from here on. TIFF is lossless, so it preserves exactly the pixels decoded from the JPG file. It cannot restore what the JPG encoder already discarded. |
| Transparency | JPG 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. JPG files here are single images. |
| File size | Larger, usually considerably. TIFF here is written without lossy compression. |
How to convert JPG to TIFF
- Drop one or more JPG 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 JPG file?
JPG (JPEG) is the most common photo format, using lossy compression for small file sizes.
What is a TIFF file?
TIFF is a high quality format used in printing, scanning and professional photography.
Is it free to convert JPG to TIFF?
Yes. There are no limits, no watermarks and no account needed. Convert as many JPG files as you like.
Are my files private?
Completely. Your JPG files never leave your browser and are never uploaded to a server, so your images stay on your device.