How to convert TIFF to JPG
- 1. Add TIFF or TIF filesClick Choose TIFF files or drop .tiff and .tif files onto the box. Single-page and multi-page files both work.
- 2. Set the quality and click ConvertKeep High for everyday use or choose Maximum for the most detail. Click Convert when you're ready.
- 3. Download pages or everythingA multi-page TIFF's Download button saves its pages as a .zip of JPGs. Download all (.zip) saves every converted file at once.
TIFF and JPG side by side
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) was created by Aldus in 1986 and is now owned by Adobe. It's a flexible container favored by scanners, fax software, publishing and archiving. A TIFF can be uncompressed or losslessly compressed, can hold high bit depths and print color modes, and can contain many pages in one file.
That flexibility makes TIFF files large, and many apps, websites and phones don't open them. JPG trades a little detail for a much smaller file that works everywhere.
| TIFF / TIF | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Created | 1986, Aldus (now Adobe) | 1992, Joint Photographic Experts Group |
| Compression | None or lossless (sometimes JPEG inside) | Lossy |
| Pages per file | One or many | One |
| File size | Large | Small |
| Opens in browsers and on phones | Rarely | Everywhere |
| Best for | Scanning, printing, archiving | Sharing, email, web uploads |
Multi-page TIFFs: one JPG per page
Scanners and fax software often save a whole document as one multi-page TIFF. JPG can only hold one image, so each page becomes its own JPG. They're bundled into a .zip for that file, so a 10-page scan gives you 10 JPGs in one download.
If you'd rather keep the pages together as a document, convert to JPG first and then combine the pages into one PDF.
Getting high-quality JPGs
- Choose Maximum for scans of photos or artwork you might print or edit later.
- High (the default) is plenty for documents, receipts and anything viewed on screen.
- Medium or Smallest file help when a portal or email limits attachment size. Each row shows the original and new size after converting.
- JPG uses 8 bits per color channel. Deep 16-bit TIFFs from scanners and cameras are reduced to standard 8-bit color, which is what screens and printers use for everyday output.
- Transparency and extra layers in a TIFF aren't kept; JPG doesn't support them.
Opening TIFF files on Mac, Windows and phones
On a Mac, Preview opens TIFFs, including multi-page ones, and can export a page as JPEG. On Windows, the Photos app shows most TIFFs. Phones and web browsers often can't, which is usually when converting becomes necessary: to attach a scan to a form, a chat or a website.
Received scanned pages as a PDF instead? You can save each PDF page as a JPG.
Limits
TIFF has many variants. Common scanner, fax and camera TIFFs convert fine, but unusual ones, such as some print-ready CMYK files or specialist scientific images, may not. Very large scans need plenty of memory, so on a phone convert them a few at a time. For plain bitmaps, use the BMP converter instead.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a multi-page TIFF to JPG?
Add the TIFF and click Convert. Every page is saved as a separate JPG, and the file's Download button gives you all the pages in one .zip.
Is TIF to JPG the same as TIFF to JPG?
Yes. .tif and .tiff are two extensions for the same format, and this tool accepts both.
How do I convert TIFF to JPG in high quality?
Set Quality to Maximum before you click Convert. The JPGs will be larger but keep as much detail as JPG allows.
Will the JPG be smaller than the TIFF?
Almost always, often dramatically, because most TIFFs are uncompressed or losslessly compressed. You'll see both sizes in the file list after converting.
Are my scanned documents uploaded?
No. Your TIFFs are converted on your device, in your browser, and never uploaded, which matters for IDs, contracts and medical scans. The page loads code, ads and cookieless analytics like any site, but your files stay with you. Learn how to check.
Can I convert lots of TIFF files at once?
Yes. Drop in as many as you need, click Convert once, then use Download all (.zip).
Why won't my TIFF convert?
A few TIFF variants, such as some CMYK print files or specialist formats, aren't supported. Try exporting the image again from the app that made it, as a standard RGB TIFF or directly as JPG.