Why convert JPG to TIFF
- A print shop, lab or publisher that only accepts TIFF.
- Adding JPG photos to an archive standardised on TIFF.
How to convert JPG to TIFF in ConvertX
- 1
Open Image Converter
On the Home screen tap Image Converter.
- 2
Select your JPG files
Tap "Select image files" and pick the JPG images (.jpg, .jpeg). On desktop you can also drag them in from Explorer or Finder.
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Choose TIFF as the target
In the output format list choose TIFF.
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Optional settings
Add a rename pattern (use {name} for the original file name), turn on "Keep photo details" if you want camera and location data copied into JPG, PNG or WebP output, and pick an output folder (Android default: Pictures/ConvertX).
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Start the batch
Tap "Convert N images". The Queue opens and processes them in order; you can stop one file or the whole batch.
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Find the results
When the batch finishes, the summary shows the files converted and the space saved. Tap View Library to browse them, or find them in the output folder.
What to know before you convert
- No quality is gained: the TIFF holds the JPG's pixels exactly, artefacts included.
- TIFF output is large (lossless). Don't use it for sharing.
- No EXIF is written to TIFF in ConvertX.
JPG vs TIFF: what changes
| JPG | TIFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless: always |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Keeps EXIF in ConvertX | Yes | No |
| ConvertX reads it | Yes | Yes |
| ConvertX writes it | Yes | Yes |
| Extensions | .jpg, .jpeg | .tif, .tiff |
JPG: The universal photo format. Small, lossy, opens everywhere, no transparency. TIFF: The professional container for scans and print masters. Flexible, lossless, large.
Nothing is uploaded
ConvertX converts on the device. There is no server, no account and no file size or count limit beyond your storage. Location and camera details are removed from every output unless you turn on "Keep photo details" (TIFF output never carries them in ConvertX).
Frequently asked questions
Does JPG to TIFF improve print quality?
No. It preserves what the JPG had. The benefit is format compliance and no further loss.
Will the TIFF open in Photoshop and print software?
Yes, ConvertX writes standard single-page TIFF.
How big will the TIFF be?
Roughly the uncompressed pixel size: a 12 MP photo is about 36 MB.
Related
- About JPGThe universal photo format. Small, lossy, opens everywhere, no transparency.
- About TIFFThe professional container for scans and print masters. Flexible, lossless, large.
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- TIFF to JPGBulk convert TIFF to JPG offline
- JPG to PNGConvert JPG to PNG offline, in bulk
- Compress JPGCompress JPG files offline, in bulk
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