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Convert JPG to TIFF on Mac

Need print-ready files? Convert JPG to TIFF for lossless quality that meets professional publishing standards.

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Why convert JPG to TIFF?

Convert JPG to TIFF in seconds with batch processing
All processing happens locally on your Mac — files never leave your device
Drag and drop files or entire folders for instant conversion
Print-ready output for professional publishing workflows

How to convert JPG to TIFF on Mac

Open Picmal

Download and open Picmal on your Mac.

Add your JPG files

Drag and drop your JPG files or entire folders into Picmal.

Select TIFF and convert

Choose TIFF as the output format and click Convert.

JPG vs TIFF

.jpg

JPG

Joint Photographic Experts Group

The most widely supported image format, standardized as ITU-T T.81 in 1992. JPG (also called JPEG) is compatible with virtually every device and application, and remains the universal default for photographic content.

Best for

Sharing photos, web uploads, and email attachments

.tiff

TIFF

Tagged Image File Format

Professional image format originally developed by Aldus and now maintained by Adobe. TIFF supports lossless compression, 16-bit and 32-bit color depth, and is the de facto standard for prepress and archival imaging workflows.

Best for

Print publishing, professional photography, archival

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert JPG to TIFF on Mac?

Open Picmal, drag and drop your JPG files, select TIFF as the output format, and click Convert. Picmal processes everything locally on your Mac — no uploads needed.

Does converting JPG to TIFF lose quality?

No. TIFF uses lossless compression, so your converted files retain full quality.

Can I batch convert multiple JPG files to TIFF?

Yes. Picmal supports batch conversion — drag and drop hundreds of JPG files or entire folders and convert them all to TIFF at once.

Is it free to convert JPG to TIFF with Picmal?

Picmal requires a one-time purchase of $15.99 — no subscription. You can download the app to try the interface, but a license is needed to convert files. 14-day money-back guarantee.

Is JPG the same as JPEG?

Yes — JPG and JPEG are the same format. The only difference is the file extension (.jpg vs .jpeg). Picmal handles both extensions identically when converting from TIFF.