Free online JPEG to TIF converter

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How to convert jpeg to tif file

August 18, 2026
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Scanners, print-production systems, and archival workflows may require TIFF instead of JPEG. Converting the file meets that format requirement, but it cannot restore detail already removed by JPEG compression.

What the JPEG format is

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group), identified by .jpg or .jpeg, is a compressed raster-image format used by digital cameras, smartphones, web browsers, email applications, and photo-editing software. Its lossy compression produces relatively small files by permanently discarding some image data, which is suitable for photographs shared or displayed digitally.

JPEG normally stores 8-bit-per-channel RGB or grayscale images. It does not support transparency, and repeated editing and resaving can introduce additional compression artifacts. A JPEG may also contain metadata and an embedded color profile, but these are not guaranteed to survive every conversion tool.

What the TIF format is

TIF and TIFF mean the same Tagged Image File Format; both .tif and .tiff are valid extensions. TIFF is common in scanning, publishing, print production, photography archives, medical imaging, and other workflows that need high-resolution raster data.

TIFF can use no compression or lossless LZW or ZIP compression, so saving a file in one of those modes does not discard additional pixel data. The format can also support higher bit depths, multiple color models, alpha channels, metadata, and multiple pages, although support varies by application. Some software adds proprietary layer support that other TIFF readers may not understand.

TIFF files are usually much larger than JPEG files. Converting to TIFF is useful when a receiving application requires it, when further editing should avoid another lossy JPEG save, or when an uncompressed or losslessly compressed working copy is needed. It does not make an existing JPEG more detailed.

How to convert JPEG to TIF

For a no-installation conversion, use the converter on 101convert.com: upload the JPEG, select TIF or TIFF as the output format, start the conversion, and download the resulting file. Do not upload confidential, personal, or regulated images unless the service is approved for that data.

For desktop conversion, Adobe Photoshop provides File → Open, followed by File → Save As or File → Save a Copy; choose TIFF and select LZW, ZIP, or no compression in the TIFF options. In GIMP, use File → Open, then File → Export As, enter a filename ending in .tif, and choose the available TIFF compression setting.

IrfanView on Windows can convert a file through File → Save As; select TIF, choose the required compression and color options, and save. XnConvert is suitable for batch conversion: add the JPEG files, set TIFF as the output format, configure compression, and run the conversion.

Batch conversion with ImageMagick

ImageMagick works from a terminal or Command Prompt on Windows, macOS, and Linux. After installing it, change to the folder containing the source file and run:

magick input.jpg -compress LZW output.tif

Use -compress Zip instead of -compress LZW for ZIP compression, or omit the option for the tool's default. For one-file conversion without explicitly selecting compression, use magick input.jpg output.tif.

On macOS or Linux, this shell command converts every lowercase .jpg file in the current folder:

for f in *.jpg; do magick "$f" -compress LZW "${f%.*}.tif"; done

In Windows PowerShell, use:

Get-ChildItem *.jpg | ForEach-Object { magick $_.FullName -compress LZW (Join-Path $_.DirectoryName ($_.BaseName + '.tif')) }

Quality and compatibility checks

Start with the highest-resolution JPEG available. The TIFF inherits the JPEG's existing dimensions, artifacts, color depth, and missing detail.
Choose LZW or ZIP when the destination program supports it; both are lossless and generally smaller than an uncompressed TIFF.
Use uncompressed TIFF or LZW, RGB color, and a single page when compatibility with older software is uncertain. Some programs do not support ZIP compression, CMYK, alpha channels, multi-page TIFFs, or application-specific layers.
Check the output dimensions, color mode, embedded profile, metadata, and page count in the destination application. Conversion tools may preserve, modify, or remove metadata and profiles.
Do not select a higher bit depth during export expecting to recover precision. Converting an 8-bit JPEG to a 16-bit TIFF creates a larger container but not genuine 16-bit source information.

JPEG vs TIF: format comparison

How the JPEG and TIF formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.

Comparison of the JPEG and TIF file formats
Property	.JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group image	.TIF Tagged Image File Format
Compression	Lossy	Both
Transparency	No	Partial
Animation	No	No
Layers	No	No
Color depth	True color (24-bit)	True color (24-bit)
Metadata support	Extensive	Extensive
Opens in a web browser	Yes, natively	No
Typical file size	Small	Large
Open standard	Yes	Yes
Best used for	Photographs	Long-term archiving
Introduced	1992	1986
Developer	Joint Photographic Experts Group	Aldus Corporation, later Adobe Systems
MIME type	image/jpeg	image/tiff

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Frequently asked questions

Is the JPEG to TIF converter free?

Yes, converting JPEG to TIF on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required. If you need a higher file size limit or want to convert more files at once, see our plans.

How large can my JPEG file be?

You can upload JPEG files up to 2000 MB and convert up to 200 files at once in a single batch.

What happens to my uploaded files?

Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.

Do I need to install any software to convert JPEG to TIF?

No. The JPEG to TIF conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.

Did the conversion fail?

In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid JPEG file for this JPEG to TIF conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.

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