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.
Drop a TGA file or browse
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
PNG is usually much smaller than TGA while staying lossless.
All pixels and the alpha channel are preserved exactly, ideal for keeping game and 3D texture detail.
You want a compressed, widely supported lossless copy of a TGA texture with alpha intact.
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.
Do more with your PNG
Once it is converted, keep editing in the same workspace.
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TGA to PNG - Questions
What is a TGA file?
Why convert TGA to PNG instead of keeping TGA?
Will I lose quality converting TGA to PNG?
Is converting TGA to PNG free?
Will the quality drop when I convert TGA to PNG?
Do you keep my files?
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