Opaque output
Transparency is replaced with white by default. Change the background in Advanced options.
Convert TGA to JPEG
- In your browser
- No upload
- Private by design
What happens when you convert TGA to JPEG?
Quality
Typical JPEG files are lossy. The original standard also defines a separate lossless mode; it is not the usual web or camera JPEG. Quality defaults to 82; adjust it in Advanced options. File size depends on the image and encoder.
TGA
Source
TGA
Truevision TGA
Compression: LosslessTransparency: YesMetadata: Image ID, Extension area (v2)
A straightforward raster format from Truevision, with optional RLE compression and alpha for compatible texture workflows.
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Target
JPEG
Joint Photographic Experts Group
Compression: LossyTransparency: NoMetadata: Exif, ICC
A familiar format for photographs. JPEG keeps files compact by trading a little image detail for broad compatibility.
Explore JPEG format →Is TGA → JPEG right for you?
Good choice when
- JPEG fits your delivery use: Photographs & sharing.
- An opaque image is acceptable for your destination.
- You accept lossy encoding for photographic delivery.
- You can validate the destination’s sample precision and colour interpretation.
Probably not when
- You need cutouts or translucent edges for compositing.
- You need an exact pixel reference or repeated lossless editing.
- You require identical samples without a defined colour and precision policy.
TGA to JPEG conversion details
- Opaque output
- Transparency is replaced with white by default. Change the background in Advanced options.
- Quality
- Typical JPEG files are lossy. The original standard also defines a separate lossless mode; it is not the usual web or camera JPEG. Quality defaults to 82; adjust it in Advanced options. File size depends on the image and encoder.
- Sample precision & colour
- Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.
- Metadata & colour
- Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.
- Compression
- TGA: Lossless → JPEG: Lossy TGA: TGA can be uncompressed or losslessly RLE-compressed. Attribute bits and version-2 alpha semantics matter; the fourth byte must not automatically be treated as opacity. JPEG: Typical JPEG files are lossy. The original standard also defines a separate lossless mode; it is not the usual web or camera JPEG.
- Transparency
- Transparency is replaced with white by default. Change the background in Advanced options.
- Colour depth
- TGA: Indexed / gray / RGB / RGBA
- Dimensions
- Rendered image dimensions are retained within the converter limits; this tool does not offer resizing. Orientation handling depends on the source decoder.
- Metadata
- Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.
Common questions
What happens to transparent areas?
Transparency is replaced with white by default. Change the background in Advanced options.
Can converting TGA to JPEG reduce quality?
Typical JPEG files are lossy. The original standard also defines a separate lossless mode; it is not the usual web or camera JPEG. Quality defaults to 82; adjust it in Advanced options. File size depends on the image and encoder.
Are bit depth and colour values guaranteed to match?
Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.
Will metadata and colour profiles be retained?
Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.