To convert TGA to JPG, select or drop your .tga picture above, check that JPG is chosen as the output, and click Convert. Files up to 200 MB are converted right in your browser, so they never leave your device.
What is a TGA file?
TGA – Targa image. TGA (Targa) is a simple picture format from the 1980s that is still used for game textures and video work because it stores transparency without fuss.
TGA Converter →What is a JPG file?
JPG – JPEG image. JPG (also written JPEG) is the most common photo format. It makes photographs small by discarding detail the eye barely notices, but quality drops a little every time a JPG is saved again.
JPG Converter →How to convert TGA to JPG
- Click Select File, or drop your .tga files anywhere on this page. You can add several at once.
- Check that JPG is chosen as the output format. On this page it is picked for you.
- Click Convert. When a file has to go to our server, the button says Upload and convert instead.
- Click Download next to each file when it's done.
TGA vs JPG: how they compare
| TGA | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | None or run-length | Lossy (DCT) |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Created by | Truevision, 1984 | Joint Photographic Experts Group, 1992 |
| Best for | Game textures and video work | Photos for sharing and the web |
Good to know
- JPG can't be see-through, so transparent areas of the TGA become white.
- Choose a quality in Options: lower numbers make a smaller JPG with less detail.
- Tick Remove metadata in Options to leave out information stored in the picture, such as the camera and the place.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting TGA to JPG free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my TGA pictures uploaded anywhere?
Pictures up to 200 MB never leave your device: ConvertKitty converts them inside your browser, with ImageMagick compiled to WebAssembly. Only larger files, or formats your browser cannot handle (camera RAW, PostScript, XPS, LibreOffice and Publisher files, and video or audio), are sent to our server, over an encrypted connection, and deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The button says "Upload and convert" whenever that happens.
How large can the TGA file be?
Files up to 200 MB are converted right in your browser. Larger files, up to 1 GB, are converted on our server.
Can I change the size or quality of the JPG?
Yes. Click Options next to the file to set a width and height, choose a quality, remove metadata and more. Only the settings that make sense for TGA to JPG are shown.
Can I convert several TGA files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted one after another, and each one gets its own Download button.
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