Convert JPG to TIFF Online

How to convert JPG to TIFF?

💾 Upload Your File: Go to the site, click on «Upload File,» and select your JPG file.

✍️ Set Conversion Options: Choose TIFF as the output format and adjust any additional options if needed.

Convert and Download: Click 👉«Download Converted File»👈 to get your TIFF file.

Cloud Based

There is no need to install any software to convert JPG to TIFF with CoolUtils. Simply access the internet, and you can easily convert your file online with our service.

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Our hardware operates in top-tier, highly secure data centers equipped with advanced electronic surveillance and multi-factor access control systems.

Ease of Use

Converting JPG to TIFF online has never been so simple. Drop your .jpg or .jpeg photo and the converter writes a lossless TIFF (LZW or ZIP compression) ready for prepress, medical imaging, fax, OCR pipelines, or long-term archival storage. Multiple images can be combined into a single multi-page TIFF.

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JPG File

File extension	.JPG, .JPEG, .JPE, .JFIF, .JFI
Category	Image File
Description	JPG is the file format for images made by digital cameras and spread throughout the world wide web. Saving in JPG format an image loses its quality, because of the size compression. But at the end you have a much smaller file easy to archive, send, and publish in the web. These are the cases when an image's size matters more than image's quality. Nonetheless, by using professional software you can select the compression degree and so affect the image's quality.
Associated programs
Developed by	The JPEG Committee
MIME type
Useful links	More detailed information on JPG files
Conversion type	JPG to TIFF

TIFF File

File extension	.TIFF, .TIF
Category	Image File
Description	The TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a widely-used file format for storing digital images, developed by Aldus Corporation (now owned by Adobe Systems). It is a versatile format that supports a wide range of color depths, resolutions, and image types, making it suitable for use in a variety of applications. TIFF files can contain multiple images, each with their own characteristics such as resolution, compression, and color depth. They can also be uncompressed or compressed using a variety of methods, such as LZW, ZIP, and JPEG compression. Additionally, TIFF files can store metadata such as keywords, descriptions, and copyright information. One of the key benefits of the TIFF format is its support for high-quality, lossless image compression. This makes it a popular choice for archiving and sharing images, especially in fields such as graphic design, printing, and photography. TIFF files can also support transparent backgrounds, making them ideal for use in web graphics and other applications where transparency is important. TIFF files can be opened and edited using a wide variety of software programs, including Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, and Microsoft Paint. They are also supported by many operating systems and web browsers. Overall, the TIFF format is a robust and versatile format for storing digital images. Its ability to support multiple images, high-quality compression, and metadata make it a popular choice for a variety of applications, especially those requiring high-quality images.
Associated programs	CyberLink PowerDVD InterVideo WinDVD VideoLAN VLC Media Player Windows Media Player
Developed by	Aldus, now Adobe Systems
MIME type	image/tiff image/tiff-fx
Useful links	More detailed information on TIFF files

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JPG to TIFF — Frequently Asked Questions ▼

How do I convert a JPG to TIFF?

Upload the .jpg or .jpeg file to the converter above, choose TIFF as the output format, and click Download converted file. The converter writes a TIFF using LZW compression by default — lossless, smaller than uncompressed TIFF, supported everywhere. No signup, no email.

Why convert JPG to TIFF?

TIFF gives you three things JPG can't: (1) lossless quality — no further compression artifacts when you re-save or edit; (2) multi-page support — multiple pages in one file (used by document scanners, fax machines, and PDF alternatives); (3) professional printing pipeline support — prepress, offset printing, magazine layouts, and most commercial printers prefer TIFF.

Will the TIFF be smaller or larger than the JPG?

TIFF is typically larger. JPG uses lossy compression and can be 5-20× smaller than the equivalent TIFF; LZW-compressed TIFF reduces the gap but stays bigger because the format is lossless. If file size matters more than quality, stick with JPG; if quality matters more than size, use TIFF.

Can I combine multiple JPGs into one multi-page TIFF?

Yes — multi-page TIFF is exactly that use case. Upload multiple JPGs and the converter combines them into a single .tif file with one page per image. Common for: document scanning workflows, fax archives, medical imaging series (CT/MRI slices), and bundled photo prints.

What compression options does TIFF support?

Three common options: LZW (default, lossless, widely supported, free of patent issues since 2004), ZIP / Deflate (lossless, slightly better ratios), and uncompressed (largest, but accepted by every TIFF reader ever made). The online converter uses LZW; the desktop Total Image Converter exposes all three.

Is TIFF lossless?

Yes when using LZW or ZIP compression. JPG-to-TIFF conversion does not recover detail lost during the original JPG compression — once detail is gone, it's gone — but the conversion itself doesn't add new losses. The resulting TIFF preserves whatever is in the JPG without further degradation.

Why do printers and prepress shops want TIFF?

Three reasons: lossless quality, broad metadata support (color profiles, resolution, page descriptions), and decades of tooling compatibility. RIP (raster image processor) software in prepress is built around TIFF; CMYK color profiles round-trip cleanly; offset printers expect 300 DPI TIFF for production-quality prints.

Is TIFF the right format for OCR?

Yes. Tesseract, ABBYY FineReader, and most enterprise OCR engines accept TIFF natively, and the lossless format gives the OCR engine the cleanest possible input. Multi-page TIFFs are the standard input format for document-management OCR pipelines.

Are uploaded photos private?

Yes. Files are sent over HTTPS, processed in isolated workers, and automatically deleted from our servers within one hour. We never read, share, or index your images. For sensitive material (medical scans, confidential documents) use the desktop converter — everything stays on your machine.

Is there a file size limit?

50 MB per file in the online converter. For high-resolution camera RAW conversions or thousand-image batches, use the desktop Total Image Converter.

Quick Guide: Converting JPG to TIFF Online

To convert a JPG to TIFF: (1) drag the .jpg or .jpeg file into the upload box above, (2) select TIFF as the output format, (3) click Download converted file. The converter writes a lossless TIFF using LZW compression. Files up to 50 MB, no signup, no email.

JPG vs TIFF: When TIFF Is the Right Format

Property	JPG (JPEG)	TIFF
Compression	Lossy (DCT-based)	Lossless (LZW, ZIP) or none
Color depth	8 bits / channel (24 total)	Up to 16 bits / channel (48 total)
Multi-page	No	Yes (multi-page TIFF)
Transparency	No	Yes (alpha channel)
Color spaces	RGB, CMYK	RGB, CMYK, Lab, Grayscale, more
Typical file size	5-20× smaller	5-20× larger
Best for	Web, photos, email	Prepress, medical, archival, OCR

Real Use Cases for JPG to TIFF

Prepress and Commercial Printing

Offset printers, magazine layouts, and high-end print shops want TIFF — not JPG. Their RIP (Raster Image Processor) software is built around TIFF, color profiles round-trip cleanly in CMYK TIFF, and 300 DPI TIFF is the production-quality standard. If you're sending images to a commercial printer, convert to TIFF first.

Medical Imaging Pipelines

Hospital PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication Systems) often store derivatives as TIFF for compatibility with non-DICOM tools. Multi-page TIFF carries CT and MRI series naturally — one TIFF page per slice. Lossless quality matters: a JPG-compression artifact that looks like nothing in a vacation photo can hide a clinical finding.

Document Scanning and OCR

Tesseract, ABBYY FineReader, and most enterprise OCR engines accept TIFF natively. Multi-page TIFFs from document scanners (one TIFF per scanned document, one page per scanned page) are the standard input format for document-management OCR pipelines. Lossless quality gives the OCR engine the cleanest input.

Long-Term Archival

JPG is built for casual photos, not archival storage. JPG compression artifacts compound when files are re-saved over years, and JPG color profile support is limited. Lossless TIFF (LZW or ZIP) is the format of choice for libraries, museums, and corporate records — files saved today open identically in 50 years.

Fax and Document Distribution

Fax over IP and corporate document distribution often uses Group 4 fax-compressed TIFF for its bilevel efficiency. Convert JPG sources to TIFF when feeding into a fax pipeline.

TIFF Compression Options

Compression	Lossless?	Size	Compatibility	Best for
Uncompressed	Yes	Largest	Universal	Maximum compatibility, no decode time
LZW (default)	Yes	~50% of uncompressed	Universal since 2004	General-purpose lossless
ZIP / Deflate	Yes	~40% of uncompressed	Modern readers	Slightly better than LZW
JPEG-in-TIFF	No (lossy)	Smallest	Most readers	When you need TIFF wrapping with JPG-like size
Group 4 (fax)	Yes (bilevel)	Tiny for B&W	Fax-aware tools	Scanned bilevel documents

The online converter uses LZW by default. For ZIP, JPEG-in-TIFF, or Group 4 compression, use the desktop Total Image Converter.

Multi-Page TIFF: Combining Multiple JPGs

Multi-page TIFF holds multiple images in one file (one image per «page»). Common use cases:

Document scans — each scanned page is a TIFF page; the document is a single multi-page TIFF.
Medical series — CT/MRI slices, X-ray sequences, ultrasound clips.
Fax archives — incoming fax pages combined into one TIFF per transmission.
Photo bundles — wedding photos or product photo sets in one container.

Upload multiple JPGs and the converter combines them in one .tif file in the order you uploaded them.

Online Converter vs Desktop Total Image Converter

Feature	Online (this page)	Total Image Converter (desktop)
File size limit	50 MB	Unlimited
Batch conversion	One file at a time	Thousands per run, recursive folders
Compression options	LZW (default)	LZW, ZIP, JPEG-in-TIFF, Group 4, none
Color depth	24-bit	8, 16, 24, 32, 48-bit
Color profiles (ICC)	Default	Embed/strip/convert
Output formats	TIFF	TIFF, PNG, BMP, GIF, JPG, PDF, PSD, more
Command-line / scheduling	—	Yes (.bat, Task Scheduler)
Files leave your machine	Yes (deleted after 1 hour)	No — everything runs locally
Price	Free, limited daily quota	Personal license from $39.90, 30-day free trial

For one-off conversions the online tool is the fastest. For prepress workflows (CMYK + ICC profiles), medical imaging (16-bit grayscale TIFFs), or archival batch jobs, install the desktop Total Image Converter.

Common Issues and Fixes

TIFF file is huge. By design — TIFF is lossless. If you need smaller files, use ZIP compression (desktop converter) or accept that the format is large by nature. JPG-quality file sizes require lossy compression.
«TIFF won't open». Some old applications don't support LZW-compressed TIFF. Use the desktop converter with uncompressed or Group 4 output for maximum compatibility.
Color looks different. Likely a color-profile mismatch. JPG often has sRGB embedded; if the TIFF reader assumes a different profile, colors shift. Check that the recipient uses a color-managed application.
Image dimensions changed. The conversion preserves pixel dimensions exactly — if the result looks different, it's the rendering DPI of the viewer, not the file. TIFF stores DPI explicitly; check both files report the same DPI.
I want to merge JPGs into one PDF instead of TIFF. Use the JPG to PDF converter — same multi-page concept, PDF output.