TGA (Targa) is a simple picture format from the 1980s that is still used for game textures and video work because it stores transparency without fuss. TGA files can be saved as AVIF, BMP, EPS, GIF, ICO, JPG, PDF, PNG, PS, PSD, TIFF, WEBP, and most of these conversions run right in your browser, so your pictures stay on your device.
What is a TGA file?
TGA – Targa image. TGA (Targa) is a simple picture format from the 1980s that is still used for game textures and video work because it stores transparency without fuss.
How to convert a TGA file
- Click Select File, or drop your .tga files anywhere on this page.
- Pick the format you want next to each file, for example JPG.
- Click Convert, then Download when it's done.
TGA at a glance
| TGA | |
|---|---|
| Compression | None or run-length |
| Transparency | Yes |
| Animation | No |
| Created by | Truevision, 1984 |
| Best for | Game textures and video work |
Frequently asked questions
What is a TGA file?
TGA (Targa) is a simple picture format from the 1980s that is still used for game textures and video work because it stores transparency without fuss.
How do I open a TGA file?
Most image viewers and editors open TGA files. If yours does not, convert the picture to JPG or PNG here.
Is converting TGA files free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my TGA files uploaded anywhere?
Pictures up to 200 MB never leave your device: ConvertKitty converts them inside your browser, with ImageMagick compiled to WebAssembly. Only larger files, or formats your browser cannot handle (camera RAW, PostScript, XPS, LibreOffice and Publisher files, and video or audio), are sent to our server, over an encrypted connection, and deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The button says "Upload and convert" whenever that happens.
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