also how can I convert a JPEG image to TIFF? can i convert a JPEG photo or image from the web to TIFF?
Thanks
2007-07-23 16:52:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Pretty much any decent graphics program, including Windows Paint, can convert JPEG to TIFF. You simply have to do a "save as" and select the format you want. The distinguishing characteristic of JPEG is that it uses lossy compression. That means it allows some degree of loss of detail in order to create a more compact file. If you zoom in on a JPEG you can see a sort of basket-weave pattern in some areas, due to the compression algorithm. Better image editors will let you select the quality level when you save a file as JPEG. Converting a TIFF to a JPEG will cause some loss of detail, depending on the quality level selected. Converting a JPEG to a TIFF will not make any difference in the quality of the file, but the TIFF file will be significantly larger.
2007-07-23 17:23:56 · answer #1 · answered by injanier 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A jpeg and a tiff are both raster (made up of pixels) based image file format, as opposed to vector (shapes with stroke and fill instructions) based graphic.
Normally a jpeg is used on the web and is stored in a low resolution (72 dots per inch) with a level of compression, so that its quick to download. A tiff format is historically used for print output and is therefore usually a higher resolution (300-2400 dots per inch).
There are several applications out there that you could search for using the term 'graphic converter' for mac or windows.
2007-07-24 00:09:17 · answer #2 · answered by Paul 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, a JPEG file is (Joint Photographic Experts Group), a compression technique used for saving images and photographs. This compression method reduced the file size of the images without reducing its quality. Widely used on the World Wide Web. (from Google)
And a TIFF file is (Tagged Image File Format), a file format commonly used for digital scanned images. Images saved in TIFF format can be used on most computers. Developed by Aldus and Microsoft. (from Google)
For converting media files (images, videos, sounds,docs) use the best (in my opinion) online, free converter @ http://www.media-convert.com/
Good luck! Hope this helps!
2007-07-24 00:05:58 · answer #3 · answered by Michael 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tiffs are generally used on mac systems more whereas jpeg are more commonly used everywhere.
2007-07-24 01:06:34 · answer #4 · answered by harmonic_style 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need a photo image manipulator such as photoshop, gimp, etc. I may be able to do some, send them to me: quentinfranke@yahoo.com
2007-07-23 23:56:20 · answer #5 · answered by quentinfranke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋