What is the difference between .tga and .jpg?
- Name
- Targa Graphic
- JPEG Image
- Extension
- .tga
- .jpg
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Avid Technology
- Joint Photographic Experts Group
- Description
- A TGA file is a file saved in the raster graphic format designed by Truevision. It supports 8, 16, 24, or 32 bits per pixel at a maximum of 24 bits for RGB colors and and 8-bit alpha channel. TGA files are often used to store texture files referenced by 3D video games.
- A JPG file is an image saved in a compressed image format standardized by the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG). It is commonly used for storing digital photos and used by most digital cameras to save images. JPG files are among the most common image files along with .PNG, .TIF, and .GIF.
- MIME Type
- image/x-tga
- image/jpeg
- Sample
- sample.tga
- sample.jpg
- Wikipedia
- .tga on Wikipedia
- .jpg on Wikipedia