Why convert TIFF to JPG?

TIFF files are uncompressed or losslessly compressed — a 12MP TIFF from a DSLR camera is typically 36MB or more. Converting to JPG reduces the same image to 2–5MB at quality 92, making it practical to share by email, upload to web platforms, or store in bulk. Most websites, CMS platforms, and social media accept JPG but not TIFF.

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a professional raster format used by cameras, scanners, and publishing workflows. It stores full pixel data without JPEG compression, making it ideal for archiving and print production. TIFF files are 10–30x larger than equivalent JPEGs, which is why they are rarely used on the web.

Will the JPG look the same as the TIFF?

At quality 92, the JPG output is visually identical to the TIFF for photographs viewed on screen. For images with very fine detail or sharp text, subtle JPEG compression artifacts may appear at extreme zoom. If you need pixel-perfect lossless quality, use PNG format instead.

How much smaller will the JPG be compared to the TIFF?

For photographic content, the JPG is typically 85–95% smaller than the TIFF. A 36MB TIFF from a 12MP camera converts to approximately 3–5MB as JPG at quality 92. A scanned document TIFF of 50MB often compresses to under 3MB. The exact ratio depends on image content — photos compress more than line art.

Does TIFF support transparency?

TIFF can store transparency (alpha channel), but JPG cannot. If your TIFF has a transparent background, this tool fills it with white before converting to JPG. If you need to preserve transparency, export as PNG instead.

Can this tool handle multi-page TIFF files?

This tool converts the first page of a multi-page TIFF to JPG. Multi-page TIFFs are common in fax documents and scanned reports. For converting all pages of a multi-page TIFF, you will need dedicated software like Adobe Acrobat or IrfanView.

Are my TIFF files safe to convert here?

Yes. All conversion happens entirely in your browser — no file is ever sent to a server. Your TIFF files stay on your device throughout the entire process. This is important for photographers working with RAW-adjacent TIFF files from professional shoots.

Can I compress the JPG further after converting from TIFF?

Yes. After converting TIFF to JPG, use the Compress Image tool to reduce the file size further. You can target a specific file size (1MB, 500KB) or use the quality slider to reach your exact target.

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What Is a TIFF File and Why Convert?

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a professional raster format used by cameras, scanners, and publishing workflows. Unlike JPEG, TIFF stores full pixel data without lossy compression — which is why TIFF files are 10 to 30 times larger than equivalent JPEGs. A 12-megapixel photo from a DSLR camera saved as TIFF is typically 36MB. The same photo as JPEG at quality 92 is approximately 3–5MB.

TIFF is ideal for archiving originals and print production workflows, but impractical for sharing. Most email services cap attachments at 10–25MB. Social media platforms do not accept TIFF at all. Web browsers and CMS platforms expect JPEG or PNG. Converting TIFF to JPG makes the image shareable, uploadable, and web-ready while retaining full visual quality at the sizes people actually view photos on screen.

TIFF vs JPG File Size Comparison

The table below shows typical TIFF file sizes and what they become after converting to JPG at quality 92.

Source	TIFF size	JPG at Q92	Reduction
12MP DSLR photo	36MB	3–5MB	~90%
24MP mirrorless	72MB	5–8MB	~90%
Scanner at 300 DPI (A4)	25MB	2–4MB	~88%
Scanner at 600 DPI (A4)	100MB	6–12MB	~90%
1920×1080 screenshot	6MB	150–400KB	~95%

Common Reasons to Convert TIFF to JPG

Email attachments

Most email services (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo) limit attachments to 10–25MB per message. A single 36MB TIFF from a DSLR exceeds this limit. Converting to JPG at quality 92 brings the same photo to 3–5MB — shareable in any email without compression warnings or bounce-backs.

Website and CMS uploads

WordPress, Squarespace, Shopify, and most content management systems do not accept TIFF files. Their upload systems expect JPEG, PNG, or WebP. Converting TIFF to JPG before uploading ensures compatibility and dramatically reduces the file size, improving page load speed.

Social media sharing

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest do not support TIFF uploads. They require JPEG or PNG. Photographers shooting in TIFF for maximum archival quality need to convert to JPG before posting. JPG at quality 92 is visually indistinguishable from TIFF at social media display sizes.

Scanned documents and archival photos

Flatbed scanners produce TIFF files at 300–1200 DPI for archival quality. A single scanned page at 600 DPI can be 50–150MB as TIFF. Converting to JPG at quality 92 reduces these to 3–10MB — far more practical for sharing, attaching to legal documents, or uploading to cloud storage.

Software That Produces TIFF Files (and Why They Are So Large)

Source	Why TIFF	Typical TIFF size
Adobe Lightroom export	Maximum quality archive format	24–72MB per photo
Photoshop Save As	Lossless for continued editing	20–100MB
Flatbed scanner	Full resolution archival scans	10–200MB per page
Satellite / drone imagery	GeoTIFF with spatial metadata	50MB–10GB
Medical imaging (DICOM subset)	Lossless for diagnostic use	5–50MB

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