In 'camera raw', .TIF vs .tif, a difference?

When converting jpgs to tiffs, I see both .TIF and .tif as a choice in file extension.  Is there a difference or is it just semantics/lowere case ?

why do you want to convert from jpg to tif? Tif files are alot larger than jpg but contain no more info if created from a jpg.  The only way to create tifs with more info is to scan a slide or negative into tif or convert a raw capture into tif. You wasting your time changing jpgs into tifs.

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