How to convert PNG to TGA
- Add your .PNG file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .TGA in a few seconds.
- Download your new .TGA file.
What to expect
- No quality is lost - TGA is uncompressed or losslessly RLE-compressed.
- The alpha (transparency) channel is preserved, which is a key reason TGA is used in game and video pipelines.
- Files can be larger than the PNG, especially the uncompressed variant; RLE helps only on images with flat colour areas.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting PNG to TGA lose quality?
No. TGA stores raster data uncompressed or with lossless RLE compression, so the image is preserved exactly. The difference is file size, not fidelity.
Why convert a PNG to TGA?
TGA is common in game and video production pipelines, partly because it carries a clean alpha (transparency) channel. Converting is useful when a tool in that workflow expects TGA input.
Does the PNG's transparency survive as TGA?
Yes - TGA supports a dedicated alpha channel, so the PNG's transparency can be preserved. This is one of the main reasons TGA is used in 3D and compositing work.
What opens a TGA file?
Free tools including GIMP, IrfanView, Paint.NET, and the browser-based Photopea open TGA. For sharing outside a production pipeline, convert to PNG, which keeps the same lossless quality with wider support.
Programs that convert PNG: 3D Coat · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe Photoshop · FormatFactory · PhotoFiltre Studio · PolyTrans|CAD+DCC · TexturePacker · Xara Page & Layout Designer
