Convert TIFF to JP2
Convert TIFF images to JP2 for free. Convert with no quality loss. No signup, instant download.
About TIFF to JP2 conversion
TIFF is created in 1986 by Aldus and later maintained by Adobe and is the the gold standard in professional publishing and fine art reproduction for print publishing, professional photography. JP2 was created by Joint Photographic Experts Group in 2000 and is best for medical imaging, archival. Converting TIFF to JP2 gives you a file that works in the tools and platforms where JP2 is required. TIFF files can be a problem when their support is limited — converting to JP2 solves compatibility issues.
TIFF vs JP2: at a glance
| Property | TIFF | JP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | lossless | both |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Color depth | up to 48-bit | up to 38-bit |
| Created by | Aldus Corporation | Joint Photographic Experts Group |
| Introduced | 1986 | 2000 |
| Best for | print publishing, professional photography, archival preservation, medical scanning | medical imaging, archival, digital cinema |
TIFF uses lossy compression; JP2 uses lossless. Converting won't restore lost detail, but it prevents further quality degradation during editing and archiving.
Common use cases
- Opening TIFF files in tools that don't support them natively
- Sharing TIFF files with users who only have JP2 support
- Standardizing TIFF assets into JP2 for a consistent workflow
How it works
- Upload your TIFF file using the tool above.
- Our server converts it to JP2.
- Download the result instantly. No signup required.