JPG vs TIFF
A quick, plain-English comparison of the JPG and TIFF file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.
| JPG | TIFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | image | image |
| Extension | .jpg | .tiff |
| MIME type | image/jpeg | image/tiff |
| Converts to | 33 formats | 33 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
Convert between JPG and TIFF
JPG vs TIFF: frequently asked questions
What's the difference between JPG and TIFF?
Lossy compressed photographic raster image; the web's default photo format. Flexible, often-lossless raster container used in publishing and scanning.
Should I use JPG or TIFF?
Both are image formats — the right one depends on compatibility, quality and file size for your use. Whichever you have, you can convert it to the other below in seconds.
How do I convert JPG to TIFF?
Open the JPG-to-TIFF converter, drop your JPG file in, and download the TIFF. We auto-detect the real format from the file's bytes, so a mislabeled file still works.