TGA to JPG Converter

This tool performs a dedicated conversion from TGA to JPEG, suitable for web and asset pipelines. It accepts a TGA input file and outputs a standard JPG file, with optional resizing and JPEG quality control. Conceptually, the process reads the TGA header to determine dimensions, color depth, and alpha channel status, then encodes the image data into the JPEG format while applying user-defined quality and size constraints. The primary audience includes game artists, web developers, and digital photographers who require a lightweight, cross-platform method to prepare assets without desktop software. The unique value lies in predictable alpha handling (PNG/JPEG do not support alpha; alpha is flattened), explicit control over output quality, and optional resizing that preserves aspect ratio. Core features include a single-file conversion path, optional resize inputs, and a clear set of outputs (width, height, file size, and the converted JPEG file). The tool is designed to be deterministic, enabling reproducible results for asset pipelines and automated workflows. Use cases range from converting textures for web previews to preparing assets for storefronts or game engines. The core differentiator is explicit, user-configurable quality and size controls in a lightweight online workflow, with robust input validation and clear error signaling.