Convert TIFF to JP2
Free, fast and secure — convert TIFF to JP2 right in your browser.
Shrink your TIFF by converting to JP2
Converting TIFF to JP2 trades a little detail for a much smaller file, making JPEG 2000 the practical choice for fast web pages, email and sharing.
How to convert TIFF to JP2
- 1 Drop your TIFF file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to JP2 automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new JP2 file instantly.
TIFF vs JP2
| Feature | TIFF | JP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Type | Raster | Raster |
| MIME type | image/tiff | image/jp2 |
| Best for | Printing, archiving and professional photo or scan workflows that demand top quality. | Archival, medical and cinema imaging — converted to JPG or PNG for everyday sharing. |
About the formats
TIFF image
TIFF is a high-fidelity raster format favoured in publishing, photography and scanning. It preserves maximum detail and supports layers, multiple pages and lossless compression.
Strengths
- Lossless, print-grade quality
- Supports layers and multiple pages
- Standard in scanning and prepress
Limitations
- Large files
- Poor browser/web support
- Overkill for everyday sharing
Best for: Printing, archiving and professional photo or scan workflows that demand top quality.
JPEG 2000
JP2 (JPEG 2000) is an advanced image format offering both lossy and lossless compression with better quality than classic JPEG. It is used in archiving, medical imaging and cinema, but has limited everyday support.
Strengths
- Better quality than JPEG at the same size
- Lossless and lossy modes
- Strong for archival and medical imaging
Limitations
- Almost no browser support
- Limited consumer-app support
- Slower to encode/decode
Best for: Archival, medical and cinema imaging — converted to JPG or PNG for everyday sharing.