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TIFF to JPG Converter

Convert TIFF images to JPG online for free. Shrink massive TIFF files to web-friendly JPEG. Up to 50 MB.

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Also supports PNG, WebP, BMP, GIF, HEIC, AVIF, PSD • Max 50 MB

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How to Convert TIFF to JPG

1

Upload

Drag and drop your TIFF image into the converter above, or click Choose TIFF File to browse your device.

2

Convert

Click Convert to JPG. Our server converts your image in seconds with optimized quality settings.

3

Download

Click Download JPG to save the converted file. That's it — no registration, no email required.

Convert TIFF to JPG on Any Device

On Windows 10/11

TIFF files from scanners, print shops, and professional cameras are common on Windows but can be difficult to share. While Microsoft Paint can open some TIFF files via File > Save As, it does not support multi-page TIFFs, CMYK color space, or 16-bit images — all of which are common in professional workflows. Windows Photo Viewer handles basic TIFF viewing but offers no export options. A web-based converter handles all TIFF variants reliably and produces optimized JPG output without installing any software.

On Mac

Preview on Mac can open TIFF files and export them as JPG through File > Export, which works well for individual files. However, batch converting multiple TIFFs requires Automator or Terminal commands. Professional users working with CMYK TIFFs from print workflows may find that Preview's RGB conversion produces unexpected color shifts. An online converter handles CMYK-to-RGB conversion cleanly and processes any TIFF regardless of bit depth or compression method.

On iPhone / iPad

iOS has limited TIFF support. The Photos app cannot display TIFF files, and most third-party gallery apps ignore them. If you receive a TIFF image via email or download one from a cloud service, you cannot view or share it directly. Opening this converter in Safari lets you upload the TIFF file, convert it to a compact JPG, and save or share the result through the standard iOS share sheet.

On Android

Android's default gallery app does not support TIFF files. If you download a TIFF from email, a scanner app, or a file-sharing service, it will show as an unsupported file type. Installing specialized image viewer apps is possible but unnecessary for occasional conversions. A browser-based converter works on any Android device — upload the TIFF from your file manager and download a JPG that works everywhere.

What is TIFF?

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a flexible image format designed for professional imaging and print. Developed by Aldus (later Adobe) in 1986, TIFF supports lossless compression, multiple layers, CMYK color space, 16-bit and 32-bit color depth, and multi-page documents — features that make it the standard in printing, scanning, medical imaging, and GIS mapping.

TIFF files are significantly larger than web formats. An uncompressed TIFF of a 24-megapixel photo can be 70–140 MB. Even with LZW lossless compression, TIFF files are typically 20–50 MB per image. This makes TIFF impractical for web use, email, or social media, but ideal for archival and professional print production where quality cannot be compromised.

How to Open TIFF Files

On Windows, Windows Photo Viewer and the Photos app can display most RGB TIFF files, though CMYK TIFFs may not render correctly. IrfanView and GIMP handle all TIFF variants. On Mac, Preview opens TIFF files natively and supports multi-page TIFFs. On iPhone and Android, native TIFF support is limited — most users need to convert to JPG or PNG first. Professional tools like Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Affinity Photo provide full TIFF support with CMYK, layers, and metadata preservation.

What is JPG?

JPG (also called JPEG) is the most widely used image format for photographs and web images. It uses lossy compression with adjustable quality, allowing you to balance visual quality against file size. JPG does not support transparency, layers, or CMYK color space.

JPG excels at compressing photographs and complex images with smooth color gradients. At quality settings of 85–95%, the visual difference from the original is negligible, while the file is dramatically smaller. JPG is the standard format for digital cameras, email attachments, social media uploads, and web pages. Its universal compatibility means every device, browser, and application can display JPG images without issues.

How to Open JPG Files

JPG has truly universal support. On Windows, the Photos app, Paint, and IrfanView all open JPG files. On Mac, Preview and Photos handle JPG natively. On iPhone and Android, JPG is the native photo format — every gallery app and camera app works with it. On Linux, Eye of GNOME, GIMP, and Shotwell all support JPG. Every web browser, email client, and social media platform displays JPG images natively.

TIFF vs JPG: Quick Comparison

Feature TIFF JPG
Compression Lossless (LZW, ZIP) or none Lossy
Typical file size 20 – 200 MB 100 KB – 5 MB
Color space RGB, CMYK, Lab, Grayscale RGB only
Color depth Up to 32-bit per channel 8-bit per channel (24-bit total)
Transparency Yes (alpha channel) No
Layers Yes No
Multi-page Yes No
Best for Print, archival, scanning Web, email, social media
Web browser support Limited (Safari only) Universal
Email attachment Usually too large Compact

Why Convert TIFF to JPG?

Dramatically smaller files

TIFF files are enormous — a single uncompressed image can be 50–200 MB. Converting to JPG reduces file size by 90–98%, making a 50 MB TIFF into a 2–5 MB JPG. This makes sharing, uploading, and storing images practical.

Universal compatibility

TIFF support is limited outside professional tools. Most web browsers (except Safari) cannot display TIFF images. Social media platforms, email clients, and mobile devices have inconsistent TIFF support. JPG works everywhere — every device, browser, and application handles it natively.

Web and email ready

TIFF files are impractical for the web. They take too long to download, cannot be displayed inline in most browsers, and far exceed email attachment limits. JPG is the standard for web images, loading quickly and displaying reliably across all platforms.

Sharing scans and documents

Scanners often save documents as TIFF for maximum quality. When you need to email a scanned document, share it via messaging apps, or upload it to a web form, converting to JPG makes the file small enough to send and viewable on any device without specialized software.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there is some quality reduction because JPG uses lossy compression while TIFF is typically lossless. However, at high quality settings (85–95%), the visual difference is imperceptible to the human eye. The trade-off is a dramatically smaller file — typically 90–98% smaller than the original TIFF.
TIFF files are large because they store image data with lossless or no compression, preserving every pixel exactly. A single TIFF can be 50–200 MB or more. TIFF also supports high bit depths (16-bit, 32-bit), CMYK color space, and multiple layers — all of which increase file size. This makes TIFF ideal for professional work but impractical for everyday sharing.
JPG files are typically 90–98% smaller than the equivalent uncompressed TIFF. A 50 MB uncompressed TIFF might become a 2–5 MB JPG. Even a LZW-compressed TIFF at 25 MB would compress to 2–5 MB as JPG. The exact reduction depends on image complexity and the quality setting used.
TIFF files used for printing often use CMYK color space. When converting to JPG, the colors are converted from CMYK to RGB (the standard for screens and web). There may be slight color shifts since the CMYK gamut differs from RGB, but the result is optimized for screen display and web sharing.
Multi-page TIFF files contain multiple images in a single file, commonly used for scanned documents and faxes. Since JPG does not support multiple pages, the converter processes the first page of a multi-page TIFF. For multi-page documents, consider converting to PDF instead.
Yes, Convertio.com's TIFF to JPG converter is completely free. No registration required, no software to install, and no watermarks on the output. Just upload your TIFF file and download the converted JPG. Your files are encrypted during upload and automatically deleted from our servers within 2 hours.

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