JPG to TIFF Converter

How to Convert JPG to TIFF Online

1. Upload Your JPG Images: Drag and drop into the upload area or click "+ Add Files" to select JPG, JPEG, or JFIF files. Batch upload is supported — drop a whole shoot, a folder of scans, or a stack of phone exports at once.
2. Pick a Compression Type: Default is JPEG (smallest, lossy inside the TIFF wrapper). Choose LZW for the prepress and archival default (lossless, broadest software support since the patents expired in 2004), Deflate (ZIP) for slightly smaller lossless files, PackBits when handing off to legacy Mac/QuarkXPress workflows, CCITT Fax 4 for 1-bit scanned black-and-white documents, or None for uncompressed maximum compatibility. ZSTD and JP2K are also available for newer pipelines.
3. Set Quality, Resolution, and DPI (Optional): Pick a Quality Preset (Lowest → Very High — only meaningful when JPEG compression is selected). Choose a Resolution Preset (144p up to 4320p), scale by Resolution Percentage, or set explicit Width x Height in pixels. For print output set DPI to 300 (commercial print), 600 (fine art / giclée), or 1200 (high-end prepress); leave it at the source DPI for screen use.
4. Convert and Download: Click Convert. Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically after a few hours — no sign-up, no watermark, never shared. Download individual TIFFs or a ZIP for batches.

Why Convert JPG to TIFF?

JPG (JPEG) is a lossy 8-bit-per-channel format optimized for small file size on photographs; TIFF is a flexible lossless container that has been the print and archive standard since Aldus published the spec in 1986 (current Revision 6.0, 1992; now maintained by Adobe). Converting JPG to TIFF does not recover detail the JPEG encoder already discarded — but it locks the current pixels into a container that supports lossless editing, multi-page documents, 16-bit color, CMYK, and the metadata that professional pipelines expect.

• Send art to a print shop or magazine — most commercial printers and stock libraries (Getty, Alamy) accept TIFF for editorial and print submissions; CMYK TIFF at 300 DPI is the de facto handoff for offset and giclée print.
• Lock down an archival master — TIFF underpins ISO 12234-2 (TIFF/EP) for digital photography preservation and is the format of choice for the Library of Congress, the U.S. National Archives, and the FADGI imaging guidelines used by federal agencies.
• Stop further generation loss — every JPG re-save discards more data; once an image is in LZW or Deflate TIFF, edit-and-save cycles in Photoshop, Affinity Photo, or GIMP no longer degrade pixels.
• Combine pages into a multi-page TIFF — a single TIFF file can hold many subfiles, which is why fax software, document scanners, and medical PACS systems standardize on it.
• Feed scientific and medical pipelines — DICOM workflows, GIS imagery (GeoTIFF), microscopy (OME-TIFF), and remote-sensing tools all read TIFF natively; JPG is rarely accepted because its 8-bit limit and chroma subsampling break quantitative analysis.
• Legal and compliance use — TIFF is the load-file image format specified by the EDRM e-discovery standard and is commonly required in U.S. court filing systems.

JPG vs TIFF — Format Comparison

TIFF Compression Quick Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Will converting JPG to TIFF restore the detail lost during JPEG compression?

No. JPEG's DCT and chroma subsampling permanently discard high-frequency detail and color information the moment the image is first saved as JPG. Converting to TIFF preserves the pixels you have today, but the 8x8-block ringing, banding in skies, and softness around edges that JPEG produced are baked in. For a clean lossless master, start from a RAW (.CR2/.NEF/.ARW) or PSD original, not a JPG.

Why are my TIFF files 5-10x larger than the source JPGs?

A 24-megapixel JPG that takes 6 MB on disk holds about 144 million bits of compressed data. Stored uncompressed at 8-bit RGB that same image is roughly 72 MB; LZW or Deflate typically brings it down to 30-50 MB depending on subject. The size jump is the cost of losslessness — JPEG throws away ~90% of the data; TIFF keeps the remaining bits intact.

Which TIFF compression should I pick for a print shop submission?

LZW is the safest default — every prepress RIP and design app (InDesign, QuarkXPress, Affinity Publisher, Illustrator) reads it, and patents have been expired for over 20 years. Use Deflate only if the printer explicitly accepts it. For 1-bit black-and-white scans (signed contracts, line drawings), CCITT Group 4 produces dramatically smaller files. Always confirm the print shop's spec sheet before submitting.

Should I set DPI to 300 for printing?

DPI is metadata — it does not change the pixel count, only the assumed physical size. A 3000x2000 pixel image at 300 DPI prints at 10x6.7 inches; at 150 DPI it prints at 20x13.4 inches. For commercial offset print and most photo books, 300 DPI is the standard. For fine-art giclée and museum reproduction, 360 or 600 DPI is common. Setting a high DPI value on a small image does not add pixels — it just shrinks the printed output.

Does TIFF support transparency and alpha channels?

Yes. TIFF supports an alpha channel via the ExtraSamples tag and is commonly stored as 32-bit RGBA. JPG does not support transparency at all, so a JPG→TIFF conversion produces an opaque image. If you need a transparent background, mask the subject in an editor first or convert the JPG to PNG instead.

Can a single TIFF hold multiple pages or images?

Yes — the TIFF spec allows multiple subfiles (sometimes called pages) inside one.tif file, which is why document scanners, fax software, and medical imaging systems standardize on TIFF. This converter outputs one TIFF per JPG; to merge several pages into one document, run them through a TIFF/PDF merge step or use Convert JPG to PDF for an alternative multi-page container.

What's the difference between TIFF and TIF?

None. TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) and TIF are the same format — Windows historically used 3-letter extensions, so TIF became common, while macOS and Unix tools default to TIFF. Both extensions point at identical files. This converter lets you choose either spelling in the File extension dropdown.

When should I stick with JPG instead?

For web pages, social media, email attachments, and anything bandwidth-sensitive, JPG (or modern WebP / AVIF) wins on file size by an order of magnitude. TIFF is for archival masters, print-ready handoffs, scientific imagery, and document scanning — not for posting to Instagram. If you only need to flip a TIFF back to a sharable image, see TIFF to JPG. To shrink an existing TIFF without changing format, use Compress TIFF.

Are my uploads private?

Files are processed for your browser session and are not retained for later use. No account, no watermark, and no file-count cap. For sensitive medical, legal, or government archives, consult your organization's policy on third-party processors before uploading.