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Here are 3 simple steps to convert your TGA file using our fast and free TGA file converter tool.
Extension | TGA |
Full Name | Truevision TGA |
Type | Image |
Mime Type | image/x-targa |
Format | Binary |
Opens With | Paint.Net |
A TGA file, also known as a Truevision Graphics Adapter file, is a raster image file format primarily used to store images with high color depth and alpha channel transparency. Developed by Truevision Inc., TGA files are commonly used in computer graphics, animation, and video game development. These files can support a variety of pixel formats, such as 8-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit, and 32-bit, allowing them to store images with different levels of color precision.
TGA files are well-suited for projects that require detailed and complex visuals, as they maintain image quality without significant loss in compression. The format's support for an alpha channel makes it ideal for images that require transparency, enabling overlaying of graphics on top of other elements seamlessly. TGA files are also compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems, making them a versatile choice for cross-platform applications.
Although TGA files offer various advantages, they tend to have larger file sizes compared to some other image formats, which can be a limitation when dealing with limited storage or bandwidth. Additionally, while TGA files are widely used in specific industries, they are not as common for general web usage, where formats like JPEG and PNG are more prevalent due to their smaller file sizes and broader browser support. Nonetheless, TGA files remain a valuable choice for projects that demand high-quality images and advanced transparency capabilities.
TGA Converter Capabilities
Our TGA converter can both convert from and to TGA files and our developers are working to improve our TGA conversion tools in future versions.
Yes! Our TGA conversion tools are 100% free to use.
No, you can convert as many files as you wish. We do not impose any conversion limits on our TGA conversion tools.
We aim to process all TGA conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds however this can be longer for certain files and significantly longer for some larger file formats, so please be patient.
Once your TGA file has been uploaded and we know the file format you wish to convert it to our bespoke conversion software will convert your TGA and make it available for you to download with a unique download Url.
Yes, of course it is! Your TGA, once converted is deleted 1 hour after upload and the download link will expire after this time.
Yes! Our TGA conversion tools will run on any system with a modern web browser.
If you are having difficulty converting your TGA you can contact us and we will try to help where possible.