How to convert TGA to BMP
- Add your .TGA file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .BMP in a few seconds.
- Download your new .BMP file.
What to expect
- TGA supports an 8-bit alpha channel; standard 24-bit BMP does not - transparent areas are replaced by a solid color (usually white or black). Use PNG if transparency must be preserved.
- No quality loss for pixel data: both formats store pixels without lossy compression, so visible image content is preserved exactly.
- BMP uses no significant compression, so file sizes stay large - roughly 3 bytes per pixel; a 1920×1080 image is about 6 MB.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting TGA to BMP lose image quality?
No, for visible pixel data - both formats are uncompressed, so colors and detail are preserved exactly. The only loss is the alpha channel if your TGA had transparency.
What happens to transparency in my TGA?
The alpha channel is dropped and transparent areas are filled with white or black. Convert to PNG instead if you need to keep transparency.
Can I batch-convert many TGA files to BMP?
Yes - IrfanView's built-in batch conversion (File → Batch Conversion/Rename) is the easiest option on Windows; ImageMagick handles it on any platform from the command line.
Why is the output BMP file so large?
BMP stores pixels with no meaningful compression, just like TGA - both formats are far less efficient than PNG, which compresses losslessly and is a better long-term storage choice.
Programs that convert TGA: Picture Resize Free Online Images Converter · 3D Coat · ACDSee Photo Manager · Adobe Illustrator · reaConverter · FormatFactory · Bryce · PhotoFiltre Studio
