How to convert JPG to TIF
- Add your .JPG file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .TIF in a few seconds.
- Download your new .TIF file.
What to expect
- TIFF preserves the current pixels without adding new loss, but it cannot recover detail the JPEG already discarded.
- Expect a larger file than the JPG, since TIFF commonly stores images uncompressed or losslessly.
- Metadata handling varies; Exif details from the JPEG may not be fully carried into the TIF.
Frequently asked questions
Why convert a JPG to TIF?
TIFF is the standard for scanned documents, faxes, and archival photos, and it can store images losslessly. Converting a JPG to TIF is common when you need an archival-friendly copy or input for document and print workflows.
Does converting to TIF restore the quality JPEG lost?
No. TIFF can hold the image without further loss, but it only preserves the pixels already in the JPG, artifacts included. It freezes the current quality rather than improving it.
What can open a TIF file?
TIF opens without installing anything on Windows (Photos app) and macOS (Preview), and in nearly all image editors. It is very widely supported for documents and archival use.
Will the TIF be larger than the JPG?
Usually yes, sometimes much larger, because TIFF is typically stored uncompressed or with lossless compression rather than JPEG's aggressive lossy compression.
Programs that convert JPG: FormatFactory · SDI Convert · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe Photoshop Lightroom · Ability Photopaint · Easy-PhotoPrint EX · Adobe Illustrator for Mac · XnConvert
