Convert TGA to PNG Online

Need to turn a TGA file into PNG? TGA (Targa) is a raster format with roots in early graphics cards and still common in games and 3D tools for textures. It supports an alpha channel and simple run-length compression. PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless format built for graphics rather than photos. It keeps every pixel exactly and supports a full alpha channel, so it is the go-to for logos, icons, screenshots and anything with transparency or crisp edges. Converting from TGA to PNG bridges the two: you keep the picture, but in a format that fits where you are taking it.

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Up to 16 MB

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Why convert TGA to PNG?

People convert TGA to PNG when they need wider compatibility or a better fit for the job: PNG keeps every pixel and supports transparency. img.now keeps the full resolution and uses high-quality encoding so the result stays sharp.

	TGA	PNG
Type	Raster (Truevision)	Raster graphic
Compression	Lossless (optional RLE)	Lossless
Transparency	Yes	Yes
Animation	No	No

What to expect converting TGA to PNG

File size

PNG is usually much smaller than TGA while staying lossless.

Quality

All pixels and the alpha channel are preserved exactly, ideal for keeping game and 3D texture detail.

Best used when

You want a compressed, widely supported lossless copy of a TGA texture with alpha intact.

Think twice when

A specific game or 3D pipeline requires the original TGA format.

About TGA and PNG

TGA

TGA (Targa) is a raster format with roots in early graphics cards and still common in games and 3D tools for textures. It supports an alpha channel and simple run-length compression.

Alpha channel for textures
Simple, lossless
Common in game/3D pipelines

PNG

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless format built for graphics rather than photos. It keeps every pixel exactly and supports a full alpha channel, so it is the go-to for logos, icons, screenshots and anything with transparency or crisp edges.

Lossless - No quality loss
Full transparency (alpha channel)
Sharp on text, lines and flat colour

Convert TGA to PNG in three steps

Upload your TGA

Drop in a TGA file from your device, up to 16 MB. TGA files are read automatically.

We convert it to PNG

img.now re-encodes your image as PNG at full resolution on our servers - No quality lost to resizing.

Download the PNG

Grab the result instantly. It is also saved to your files so you can come back to it.

Convert TGA to PNG

Do more with your PNG

Once it is converted, keep editing in the same workspace.

CompressShrink the file ResizeSet exact pixels CropAny ratio or circle UpscaleUp to 8x bigger Remove BGTransparent cutout

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TGA to PNG - Questions

What is a TGA file?

TGA (Targa) is a raster format with roots in early graphics cards and still common in games and 3D tools for textures. It supports an alpha channel and simple run-length compression.

Why convert TGA to PNG instead of keeping TGA?

Will I lose quality converting TGA to PNG?

img.now keeps the full resolution. PNG is lossless, so every pixel is preserved.

Is converting TGA to PNG free?

You can try img.now on the free plan. Paid plans add higher limits, faster processing and longer file storage.

Will the quality drop when I convert TGA to PNG?

We keep the original resolution and use high-quality encoding. PNG is lossless, so no detail is lost.

Do you keep my files?

Files are processed on our servers and saved to your account. Free files are removed after 24 hours; paid plans keep them longer.

Do more than convert

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