JPEG to TIFF converter

JPEG is a standard digital image format that uses a type of data compression algorithm to reduce file size. This makes it ideal for web pages, email, and other online media. JPEG files are often identified by the .jpg or .jpeg file extensions. The JPEG format allows for images with millions of colors, though their resolution is usually somewhat lower than other image file types.

The JPEG standard can be adjusted to various levels, allowing the user to trade off image quality for better compression. As such, JPEG can be used in a variety of ways - from low quality display images to high-resolution photographs. JPEG also includes metadata support in the form of markers and comments that allow for photo capture data, descriptions and other information to be embedded in the image.

TIFF is an extensive raster image file format that supports lossless compression. It is widely used for editing and storing high-quality digital images, while retaining the full detail of the original source image. Commonly used by professionals, TIFF files are capable of storing multiple color depths including 16-bits per channel. They are also popular for exchange between different image editing applications.

TIFF files can store many different types of raster images, including defined layers, text, alpha channels and effects. They are capable of both lossy and lossless compression, allowing for flexibility when it comes to size vs quality. Unlike JPEG, TIFF is also relatively platform independent and is supported by a wide variety of operating systems.