TIFF to JPG Converter
TIFF files are the heavyweights of the image world: lossless, enormous, and beloved by scanners, archives, and professional photographers. They're also completely impractical for everyday use — most phones, browsers, and email systems can't open them, and a single scan can be hundreds of megabytes.
Our free TIFF to JPG converter shrinks those monsters into universally readable JPEGs in seconds. The TIFF is decoded right in your browser with a client-side decoder — your documents and photos are never uploaded anywhere.
Drop your .TIFF file here or browse your device
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How to convert TIFF to JPG
Why convert TIFF to JPG?
- File size. A 200 MB scanned TIFF becomes a 3–8 MB JPG. Email-able, uploadable, shareable.
- Compatibility. Phones, browsers, social media, and office software all open JPG; almost none open TIFF.
- Speed. JPGs load instantly on the web; TIFFs grind everything to a halt.
Keep the TIFF as your archival master copy — convert to JPG for everything else.
TIFF vs JPG
| Feature | TIFF | JPG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | None or lossless | Lossy |
| Typical size | 10s–100s of MB | Single-digit MB |
| Compatibility | Pro software, scanners | Universal |
| Best for | Archiving, print production | Sharing, web, email |
Tips for scanned documents
- Multi-page TIFFs: the converter processes the first page. For multi-page documents, split pages first or convert each page separately.
- Bit depth: 16-bit and CMYK TIFFs are flattened to standard 8-bit RGB — correct for screen and web use.
- OCR: if you need searchable text, run OCR on the JPG afterward; the smaller file actually processes faster.
- Keep originals: TIFF is your negative — never delete the original after converting.
TIFF variants explained
"TIFF" isn't one thing — it's a container with many flavors, and knowing yours helps set expectations:
- Uncompressed TIFF: the classic from flatbed scanners. Huge, pristine, converts beautifully.
- LZW/ZIP-compressed TIFF: lossless compression, smaller files, same perfect quality. Converts identically.
- 16-bit TIFF: from high-end scanners and cameras; holds more color gradations. The converter flattens to standard 8-bit — correct for screens and web, though extreme shadow editing latitude is reduced.
- CMYK TIFF: print-oriented color. Converted to RGB for screen viewing (colors may shift slightly — normal for any RGB conversion).
- Multi-page TIFF: common for document scans. Only the first page converts here — split pages first for full documents.
When in doubt, try it: the preview shows you exactly what you'll get before you download.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does browser-based TIFF decoding work?
Your browser can't natively read TIFF, so this page loads UTIF.js — a well-known open-source TIFF decoder — from a CDN on first use. After it loads, decoding happens entirely on your device; the file itself is never transmitted.
What if the decoder fails to load?
You'll see a clear message asking you to check your connection and reload. An ad-blocker or firewall blocking CDNs is the usual culprit — allow the CDN and try again.
Will I lose quality converting TIFF to JPG?
At 92%+ quality, visually no. The TIFF remains your lossless master; the JPG is a compact working copy. For documents and web use, the difference is imperceptible.
Can it convert multi-page TIFF files?
The first page is converted. Multi-page TIFFs are common for scanned documents — if you need every page, a desktop tool that splits pages first is the better workflow.
Are my scanned documents uploaded?
No. Decoding and encoding both run locally in your browser. Sensitive documents never leave your machine — which is exactly why this approach beats server-side converters for private paperwork.
Why is the JPG so much smaller?
TIFF stores every pixel losslessly (often uncompressed); JPEG discards data your eyes can't see. For scans and photos, 10–50× shrinkage with no visible difference is typical.
What about GeoTIFF or 16-bit scientific TIFFs?
The converter renders the visual image (first page, flattened to 8-bit RGB). Geospatial tags, layers, and extra bit depth don't survive — for scientific or GIS work, keep the original TIFF and use dedicated software.
My scanned TIFF is 500 MB — will this work?
The 100 MB upload cap applies, since the whole file must fit in browser memory. For enormous scans, downsample or split in desktop software first, then convert the pieces.
TIFF vs PNG for archiving scans — which is better?
For most people, PNG. It's lossless like TIFF but far smaller and universally readable. TIFF's advantages (16-bit depth, CMYK, layers) only matter in professional print production. If you're archiving family photos or documents, PNG gives you perfect fidelity at a fraction of the size and none of the compatibility headaches.
How long does converting a large TIFF take?
Usually just a few seconds — the decoder runs at native speed in your browser. A 50 MB TIFF typically converts in under 10 seconds on a modern laptop. Because nothing uploads, it's dramatically faster than server-side converters for large files.