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AVIF to TGA Converter

Convert AVIF images to TGA online in seconds - free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Batch convert up to 30 files and download them together as a ZIP.

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How to use it

  1. 1

    Drop your AVIF files onto the converter

  2. 2

    Press Convert to turn them into TGA

  3. 3

    Download your TGA images one by one or as a ZIP

AVIF to TGA

Why convert AVIF to TGA?

The main difference: AVIF is a lossy or lossless format, while TGA is a lossless format.

Transparent areas stay transparent

AVIF and TGA both handle transparency, so anything see-through in the original is still see-through after conversion.

Where TGA works best

TGA is ideal for game textures and video production. Converting gives you a file that works in the apps and websites that ask for TGA.

AVIF vs TGA: what's the difference?

PropertyAVIFTGA
Compression typeLossy or losslessLossless (exact pixels, larger files)
Transparent backgroundYesYes
AnimationYesNo
Where it opensChrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari 16+; many apps can't open it yetNone
Used forThe smallest high-quality images for the webGame textures and video production

What is an AVIF file?

AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is a modern image format based on the AV1 video codec, developed by the Alliance for Open Media - Google, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix and others. It typically produces smaller files than both JPG and WebP at the same visual quality.

AVIF supports transparency, HDR and wide color, which makes it a favorite for fast websites. Support outside browsers is still patchy, so downloaded AVIF files often need converting.

How to open an AVIF file

Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari 16+ display AVIF. Windows 11 opens it in Photos once the free AV1 Video Extension is installed; macOS Ventura and later preview it. For editors and forms that refuse it, convert to JPG or PNG.

Extension
.avif
Compression
Lossy or lossless (AV1)
Transparency
Yes
Best for
The smallest high-quality web images

What is a TGA file?

TGA (Truevision Graphics Adapter, also called TARGA) is a raster format from 1984 that's still common in video games, 3D rendering and video production. It's simple, lossless and supports an alpha channel for transparency.

Game engines and 3D tools often export textures and render frames as TGA. Outside those workflows, few apps open it.

How to open a TGA file

Photoshop, GIMP, Blender, Unity and Unreal Engine open TGA files. Windows Photos and most browsers can't, so convert to PNG for a lossless copy that keeps the transparency.

Extensions
.tga, .targa
Compression
None or lossless (RLE)
Transparency
Yes
Best for
Game textures, 3D renders

AVIF to TGA

AVIF to TGA FAQ

Drag your AVIF files onto the converter at the top of this page and press Convert. Download each TGA on its own or grab them all in one ZIP - no software, no account.