TIFF to JPG
TIFF is the standard format for print, scanning, and professional photography workflows because it preserves full quality; converting to JPG trades some of that fidelity for a file small enough to email or post online.
Scanners and DSLR cameras in RAW-adjacent workflows commonly output TIFF, which needs converting before it can go anywhere on the web.
As a rule of thumb: stick with TIFF when you need it for scanning, print, professional photo editing, and convert to JPG when photos, where small file size matters most is what you actually need instead. Note that converting drops any transparency the original TIFF had.
TIFF vs JPG
| TIFF | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless (usually) | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Best for | Scanning, print, professional photo editing | Photos, where small file size matters most |
Frequently asked
- Is my TIFF file uploaded to a server?
- No — the conversion runs entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your image never leaves your device.
- What's the maximum file size?
- There's no hard limit, but very large images (over ~50 megapixels) may be slow to process since everything runs on your device rather than a server.
- Can I convert multiple files at once?
- Yes, the converter above accepts multiple files and lets you download them all at once as a zip.