Convert JPG to TIFF
Max file size 100mb.
JPG vs TIFF Format Comparison
Aspect | JPG (Source Format) | TIFF (Target Format) |
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Format Overview |
JPG
Joint Photographic Experts Group
Compressed image format widely used for photographs and web images with lossy compression. Standard |
TIFF
Tagged Image File Format
Flexible, lossless format supporting multiple compression types, layers, and high-quality archival storage. Professional |
Compression | Lossy compression using DCT algorithm, significantly reducing file size with quality trade-offs. |
Multiple compression options including lossless LZW, ZIP, and uncompressed storage for maximum quality. |
Color Depth | 24-bit RGB color (16.7 million colors) with 8 bits per channel, no transparency support. |
Support for 1-bit to 64-bit color depths, CMYK, Lab color spaces, and alpha transparency channels. |
File Size | Small to medium files (10 KB - 5 MB) depending on compression quality and image content. |
Large files (500 KB - 100+ MB) due to lossless compression and high-quality data retention. |
Quality | Good quality for web use but with compression artifacts and quality loss. |
Excellent quality with no compression artifacts, suitable for professional printing and archival. |
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Browser Support | Excellent universal support across all web browsers and platforms. |
Limited browser support; may require plugins or conversion for web display. |
Transparency | No transparency support; background colors are always solid. |
Full alpha channel transparency support with 8-bit or 16-bit transparency masks. |
Color Management | Basic sRGB color space with embedded ICC profile support. |
Advanced color management with support for multiple color spaces and ICC profiles. |
Metadata Support | EXIF data support for camera information and basic image metadata. |
Extensive TIFF tag system supporting detailed metadata, custom fields, and technical information. |
Multi-page Support | Single image per file; no multi-page or layer support. |
Native support for multi-page documents and multiple image layers in single file. |
Why Convert JPG to TIFF?
Converting JPG to TIFF is essential when you need to upgrade from lossy to lossless image storage, particularly for professional photography, print production, or archival purposes. While the conversion cannot recover quality lost during JPG compression, it prevents further quality degradation and provides access to TIFF's advanced features like transparency channels, multiple layers, and professional color management. This conversion is particularly valuable when preparing images for high-quality printing, creating digital archives, working with professional publishing workflows, or when you need to add transparency effects or additional metadata to existing JPG images. TIFF format excels in scenarios requiring maximum image fidelity, professional color accuracy, and long-term preservation standards that JPG cannot provide.