Convert TIFF to JPG: Reduce File Size Without Losing Detail
Shrink large TIFF files to optimized JPG while preserving visual quality
Convert TIFF to JPGTIFF has long been the standard format for scanners, cameras in professional settings, and digital archives. It preserves every pixel with lossless compression, which makes it ideal for master copies and archival storage. The trade-off is size: a single high-resolution TIFF scan can easily exceed 50 MB, and a batch of document scans can fill gigabytes of storage in no time.
That size becomes a problem the moment you need to share those files. Email services typically cap attachments at 10–25 MB. Cloud storage uploads crawl when every image is tens of megabytes. Many web applications, content management systems, and mobile apps do not support TIFF at all, leaving recipients with files they cannot even open.
Converting TIFF to JPG solves all of these problems. JPG is universally supported, dramatically smaller, and visually indistinguishable from the original when compressed with the right settings. In this guide you will learn how to convert TIFF files to optimized JPG using all2JPG — with full control over quality, DPI, chroma subsampling, and color profiles. Every conversion runs entirely in your browser using the Canvas API and WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device and there is nothing to install.
TIFF vs JPG: What Changes
Before converting, it helps to understand what each format does well and where its limitations lie.
| Feature | TIFF | JPG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless (or uncompressed) | Lossy |
| File Size | Very large (often 10–100+ MB) | Small (typically 100 KB–5 MB) |
| Color Depth | Up to 48-bit | 24-bit (8 bits per channel) |
| Transparency | Supported | Not supported |
| Multi-page | Supported | Not supported |
| Browser Support | Limited | Universal |
| Best For | Archival, print masters, scanning | Web, email, sharing, documents |
Converting from TIFF to JPG makes sense whenever you need to share images by email, upload them to a website or CMS, embed them in documents, or simply reduce storage consumption. The original TIFF remains your archival master; the JPG is the lightweight copy you distribute.
If you are weighing JPG against PNG for your conversion, our JPG vs PNG decision guide breaks down when each format is the better choice.
Step-by-Step: Convert TIFF to JPG
Follow these four steps to convert any TIFF file to an optimized JPG with all2JPG.
Step 1: Open all2JPG
Navigate to all2JPG.com in any modern browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge on desktop or mobile. There is nothing to download or install.
Step 2: Add Your TIFF Files
You have seven ways to import files: use the file picker, drag and drop onto the converter, paste from the clipboard, enter a URL, or use one of the cloud import options. Select one or more TIFF files — all2JPG supports batch conversion, so you can process an entire folder of scans in one go.
Step 3: Configure Quality and Advanced Options
all2JPG gives you fine-grained control over the output:
- Quality (1–100%) — Controls JPG compression. Higher values preserve more detail; lower values shrink file size. 80–90% is the sweet spot for most images.
- Progressive JPG — Enables progressive rendering so images load gradually in browsers, useful for web publishing.
- Chroma Subsampling — Choose 4:4:4 (no subsampling, sharpest color), 4:2:2 (balanced), or 4:2:0 (smallest file, fine for photos). Use 4:4:4 for text-heavy scans and 4:2:0 for photographs.
- DPI — Set the output resolution metadata. 300 DPI for print, 150 for general use, 72 for screen-only viewing.
- sRGB Profile — Embed an sRGB color profile for consistent color rendering across devices and applications.
- Metadata Stripping — Remove EXIF and other metadata to reduce file size and protect privacy.
Step 4: Convert and Download
Click Convert. all2JPG processes every file client-side using the Canvas API and WebAssembly — no data is uploaded anywhere. Download individual files or grab the entire batch. The whole process typically takes just a few seconds, even for large scans.
Best Settings for Scans and Documents
The ideal JPG settings depend on the type of TIFF you are converting. Use this table as a starting point:
| Source Type | Quality | DPI | Chroma | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text document | 90–95% | 300 | 4:4:4 | High quality preserves sharp text edges; no chroma subsampling avoids color bleed around letterforms |
| Photo scan | 80–85% | 300 (print) / 150 (web) | 4:2:0 | Photos tolerate subsampling well; 300 DPI if you plan to reprint, 150 for screen viewing |
| Mixed document | 85–90% | 300 | 4:2:2 | Balanced setting for pages that combine text and images |
DPI Guidelines
DPI (dots per inch) controls the print resolution embedded in the file metadata. It does not change the pixel dimensions of the image, but it tells printers and layout software how large to render the image on paper.
- 300 DPI — Standard for high-quality printing and professional output.
- 150 DPI — Good for general-purpose documents, internal reports, and presentations.
- 72 DPI — Sufficient for screen-only use such as web pages, emails, and social media.
Embedding an sRGB color profile ensures that colors display consistently across different monitors, operating systems, and applications. This is especially important for photo scans where color accuracy matters.
For more detail on print-ready settings, see our guide on JPG for printing: DPI and color.
Batch Conversion and Resize Tips
When you have dozens or hundreds of TIFF files to convert, all2JPG’s batch processing makes the job manageable. Select all your files at once and they will all be converted with the same quality and format settings in a single operation.
all2JPG also offers resize options that you can apply during conversion:
- Width or Height — Set a maximum dimension and the image scales proportionally.
- Exact dimensions — Specify both width and height for a precise output size.
- Percentage — Scale to a fraction of the original, useful for creating consistent thumbnails.
- Screen presets — Quick options for common display resolutions.
A few practical tips: avoid upscaling TIFF files to larger dimensions, as this adds pixels without adding detail and increases file size unnecessarily. If your scans are 600 DPI originals destined for web use, resizing to 50% during conversion gives you a clean 300 DPI equivalent at a fraction of the file size. All resizing runs in the browser alongside the format conversion, so there is no extra step and no data ever leaves your device.
If you need to strip location data, camera information, or other embedded metadata before sharing converted files, see our guide on how to remove EXIF metadata.
Start Converting Your TIFF Files
TIFF to JPG is the most practical conversion for anyone who needs to share scans, reduce storage, or publish images on the web. With all2JPG you get full control over quality, DPI, chroma subsampling, and color profiles — all processed locally in your browser with no uploads, no sign-ups, and no file size surprises.
Choose sensible quality settings for your content type, keep your original TIFFs archived, and use the optimized JPGs everywhere else. Ready to get started? Convert your TIFF files to JPG now.