Image to TGA Converter
Convert to TGA (Targa) format with alpha channel support. A longtime favorite for game textures and video production.
What is the TGA format?
TGA stands for Truevision Graphics Adapter, also known as TARGA (Truevision Advanced Raster Graphics Adapter). Developed in the 1980s for Truevision's pioneering video cards, it became one of the first widely adopted formats for high-color digital images. TGA stores raster images with support for an alpha channel, and its simple, well-documented structure has kept it alive for decades in professional pipelines.
When should you use TGA?
TGA remains a staple in game development and video production, where it is used for textures, sprites, and still frames. Many 3D applications, compositing tools, and older game engines accept TGA natively, making it a reliable interchange format. If your pipeline, engine, or video software specifically asks for Targa files — or you need alpha-channel support in a simple uncompressed format — TGA is the answer.
Key benefits of converting to TGA
The greatest strength of TGA is its universal acceptance in 3D and video workflows: decades of tool support mean your files will open correctly almost anywhere in production. Its alpha channel support makes it ideal for textures with transparency, such as foliage, decals, and UI elements. The format is simple and uncompressed, so there are no compression artifacts and no patent or licensing complications.
How to convert your images to TGA
FlowTool converts your images to TGA in seconds, completely free. Click Browse Files or drag up to 10 images into the upload area, then press Convert. The conversion happens right in your browser, and your Targa files are ready to download immediately — no signup, no watermark, no software to install.
Tips for the best results
Convert from high-quality PNG sources to preserve the detail your textures need. If your texture requires transparency, make sure the alpha information is present in your source image before converting. Keep in mind that TGA files are uncompressed and therefore large — keep your originals archived in PNG, and generate TGA files as the working copies your engine or video tool expects.