diff --git a/packages/misc/explosion.jpg b/packages/misc/explosion.jpg
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diff --git a/packages/misc/explosion.png b/packages/misc/explosion.png
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diff --git a/source/src/renderparticles.cpp b/source/src/renderparticles.cpp
index 901e4d22..be812ec7 100644
--- a/source/src/renderparticles.cpp
+++ b/source/src/renderparticles.cpp
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ void particleinit()
 
     parttex[0] = textureload("packages/misc/base.png");
     parttex[1] = textureload("packages/misc/smoke.png");
-    parttex[2] = textureload("packages/misc/explosion.jpg");
+    parttex[2] = textureload("packages/misc/explosion.png");
     parttex[3] = textureload("<decal>packages/misc/bullethole.png");
     parttex[4] = textureload("packages/misc/blood.png");
     parttex[5] = textureload("packages/misc/scorch.png");