How to convert TIFF to JPEG
- Add your .TIFF file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .JPEG in a few seconds.
- Download your new .JPEG file.
What to expect
- JPEG is lossy: converting from TIFF discards some detail permanently, and repeated re-saves compound the loss.
- JPEG holds one image and no transparency, so multi-page TIFFs and transparent regions do not carry over.
- File size drops substantially compared with TIFF, which is the usual reason for this conversion.
Frequently asked questions
How much quality is lost converting TIFF to JPEG?
JPEG uses lossy DCT compression, so the conversion discards some detail that the TIFF held, and each future re-save loses a little more. For photos the difference is usually hard to see, but sharp edges and text can show compression artifacts.
Why convert TIFF to JPEG?
TIFF files, especially scans and archival photos, are large. JPEG produces a much smaller file that is easy to email, post, or view, which is the common reason for shrinking a TIFF.
Where will the JPEG open?
JPEG is a universal open standard: every operating system and browser opens it with no extra software, including Windows Photos and macOS Preview. It is one of the most broadly compatible image formats available.
What is lost besides some detail?
A multi-page TIFF cannot become a single JPEG, since JPEG holds one image per file. Transparency is also not supported in JPEG, so any transparent areas are flattened onto a background.
Programs that convert TIFF: Microsoft Expression Design · SDI Convert · Easy-PhotoPrint EX · OpenOffice.org Draw · LibreOffice Draw · Picture Resize Free Online Images Converter
