JPEG to TIFF

Upload a JPEG file and download it as TIFF. Free to start.

Drop files here, or press Enter to choose them. Up to 50 MB per file.
Drop a JPEG file hereFree · up to 50 MB · 10 operations in total without an account · or paste with Ctrl+V
  • Sent over HTTPS · link expires in 24 h

How it works

  1. Step 1:

    Drop the JPEG file on the orange block above, or press “Choose JPEG”.

  2. Step 2:

    Press “Convert to TIFF”. The block shows the progress while the server converts the file.

  3. Step 3:

    Press “Download” to save the TIFF file. On Free the link works for 24 hours.

How JPEG to TIFF conversion works

The JPEG Image format uses lossy DCT compression that permanently discards fine pixel detail to achieve small file sizes, ideal for photographs. Converting to TIFF produces an image file that stores high-depth raster images with optional lossless LZW compression and supports multiple pages in a single file. This conversion changes the file's encoding, compression method, and supported feature set. The output is pixel-accurate: no further quality is lost beyond what the source already encoded. This makes TIFF the practical choice when the destination system requires it or when the target format offers better compatibility or compression. 1converter runs this conversion on the server: your file is uploaded encrypted over HTTPS, converted using trusted open-source libraries, and the output is held for 24 hours before automatic deletion.

Sources and specifications

Quality levels for JPEG → TIFF

LevelFile sizeSpeed
Low qualitySmallest file, basic qualityVery smallVery fast
Medium qualityRecommendedBalanced size and qualityMediumFast
High qualityLarger file, great qualityLargeModerate
Maximum qualityLargest file, best possible qualityVery largeSlow

Image Tip: For photos, Medium quality offers the best balance. For graphics with text or sharp edges, use High or Maximum quality to preserve clarity.

When to convert

What the TIFF file is good for and why people convert to it.

  • Enables lossless TIFF output to reduce visible recompression artifacts from JPEG
  • Supports higher-bit-depth and multi-page TIFF options for archiving sets of images
  • Prepress and professional printing where TIFF is required for image delivery
  • Archiving scanned/photographed assets after converting from web-ready JPEGs

Where your file goes

  • It travels to our server over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is converted there.
  • The TIFF file comes back as a private link. It stops working after 24 hours on Free and 7 days on paid plans, and then the files are deleted.
  • Want the file to stay on your device? Private Mode converts images right in the browser. Open Private Mode

Questions and answers

What people ask before converting JPEG to TIFF.

Ask supportAll questions
Will converting JPEG to TIFF improve the original image quality?
TIFF can be saved as lossless or uncompressed, but it cannot recreate detail lost during the original JPEG’s lossy compression. It prevents adding further JPEG generation loss during later saves.
Why are TIFF files usually much larger than JPEG?
JPEG uses lossy compression and discards data to reduce size, while TIFF commonly uses uncompressed or lossless compression (or different compression settings), preserving more information.
Is TIFF always compatible with every program?
TIFF is widely supported by professional software, but compatibility can depend on the TIFF variant (compression, bit depth, and color mode). Choose a common TIFF setting for the target application.
Does TIFF support transparency like PNG?
Some TIFF variants can include transparency via alpha-related channels, but many TIFF workflows are opaque. JPEG does not support transparency in the first place.

Many files at once? Starter converts 5 at a time, 100 a day.

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