JPG to TGA

Upload a JPG file and download it as TGA. Free to start.

Drop files here, or press Enter to choose them. Up to 50 MB per file.
Drop a JPG file hereFree · up to 50 MB · 10 operations in total without an account · or paste with Ctrl+V
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How it works

  1. Step 1:

    Drop the JPG file on the orange block above, or press “Choose JPG”.

  2. Step 2:

    Press “Convert to TGA”. The block shows the progress while the server converts the file.

  3. Step 3:

    Press “Download” to save the TGA file. On Free the link works for 24 hours.

How JPG to TGA conversion works

JPEG Image (JPG) uses lossy DCT compression that permanently discards fine pixel detail to achieve small file sizes, ideal for photographs. TGA file (TGA) stores data in the TGA format. This embeds the raster image inside a document container, fixing its dimensions on the page. Metadata such as creation date is preserved where the target format supports it; features the target format cannot represent are dropped. The result is a standard TGA file readable by any compatible application. 1converter handles JPG-to-TGA conversion server-side: files are uploaded over HTTPS, processed on isolated cloud infrastructure, and the converted output is available for download for 24 hours before automatic deletion. No account is required for standard conversions.

Sources and specifications

Quality levels for JPG → TGA

LevelFile sizeSpeed
Low qualitySmallest file, basic qualityVery smallVery fast
Medium qualityRecommendedBalanced size and qualityMediumFast
High qualityLarger file, great qualityLargeModerate
Maximum qualityLargest file, best possible qualityVery largeSlow

Image Tip: For photos, Medium quality offers the best balance. For graphics with text or sharp edges, use High or Maximum quality to preserve clarity.

When to convert

What the TGA file is good for and why people convert to it.

  • TGA can store uncompressed or RLE-compressed pixels for more predictable results in rendering
  • Avoids ongoing JPEG recompression when you re-save an edited image
  • Preparing textures for game engines that prefer TGA over JPEG
  • Converting scanned or photographed assets for compositing where JPEG artifacts are undesirable

Where your file goes

  • It travels to our server over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is converted there.
  • The TGA file comes back as a private link. It stops working after 24 hours on Free and 7 days on paid plans, and then the files are deleted.
  • Want the file to stay on your device? Private Mode converts images right in the browser. Open Private Mode

Questions and answers

What people ask before converting JPG to TGA.

Ask supportAll questions
Does converting JPG to TGA improve image quality?
It can prevent additional loss from re-saving as JPEG, but it cannot remove artifacts already introduced by the original JPG’s lossy compression.
Will the TGA file be larger than the JPG?
Often yes, especially if the TGA is saved uncompressed; RLE-compressed TGA can reduce size but may still exceed JPEG depending on content.
Can TGA include transparency when converting from JPG?
Standard JPG has no alpha channel, so the converted TGA will typically be opaque unless you add transparency separately or your tool derives an alpha workflow.
Is TGA more compatible with 3D and editing software than JPG?
Many texture pipelines and some compositing tools handle TGA well because it supports alpha and predictable pixel storage, whereas JPG is lossy and transparency is not supported.

Many files at once? Starter converts 5 at a time, 100 a day.

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