Convert TIFF to JPEG

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a versatile, high-quality image format commonly used in professional photography, publishing, and graphic design. It supports lossless compression, preserving image quality while maintaining layers, transparency, and multiple pages. TIFF files can handle both RGB and CMYK color spaces, making them ideal for print production. While larger in size than JPEGs, TIFFs excel at storing detailed images without degradation.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a widely-used digital image format that efficiently compresses photographs and complex graphics. It reduces file size by selectively discarding visual data that human eyes are less likely to notice. While JPEG compression is lossy, meaning some quality is sacrificed, it maintains good visual appearance at reasonable file sizes, making it ideal for web images and photo sharing.

JPEG files do not support transparency. The format only handles fully opaque pixels and cannot display partially transparent or completely transparent areas. When saving an image with transparent elements as a JPEG, transparent areas typically convert to solid white or black backgrounds. For images requiring transparency, use PNG or WebP formats instead, as these support alpha channels for transparent and semi-transparent elements.

Converting from TIFF to JPEG typically results in quality loss due to JPEGs lossy compression. TIFF files maintain full image quality with no compression, while JPEG compression permanently discards some image data to reduce file size. The quality loss is most noticeable in: - Sharp edges becoming slightly blurred - Subtle color gradients showing banding - Fine details becoming less distinct - Compression artifacts appearing in high-contrast areas To minimize quality loss: - Choose highest quality JPEG settings - Convert only once (avoid multiple JPEG conversions) - Use TIFF for archival storage - Save JPEG copies only for web use or sharing For professional photography or print work, keeping original TIFF files is recommended.