Can I convert PNG to TGA on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?

Yes. ConvertPixels works in Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox on any device, so you can convert PNG to TGA on your phone or computer without installing an app.

Is there a free PNG to TGA converter with no sign-up?

Yes, this one. Converting PNG to TGA on ConvertPixels is free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily cap. Convert up to 30 files per batch, each up to 50 MB.

Can I convert PNG to TGA without losing quality?

Yes. TGA is a lossless format, so your converted file is pixel-for-pixel the same as the PNG. (It can't add back detail the original never had.)

Will the transparent background survive converting PNG to TGA?

Yes. Transparency is supported in both formats and is preserved exactly.

Can I batch convert PNG to TGA?

Yes. Add up to 30 PNG files and convert them in one batch. You can even choose a different output format for individual files, then download them separately or together as a ZIP.

Is it safe to upload PNG files to ConvertPixels?

Yes. Uploads use an encrypted connection and are processed automatically - nobody views them. Your originals are deleted straight after conversion and the results within an hour, or instantly if you click "Delete from server now".

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PNG to TGA Converter

Convert PNG 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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Drop your PNG files onto the converter
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Press Convert to turn them into TGA
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Download your TGA images one by one or as a ZIP

PNG to TGA

Why convert PNG to TGA?

PNG and TGA are both lossless formats. TGA is the usual choice for game textures and video production.

Transparent areas stay transparent

PNG 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.

PNG vs TGA: what's the difference?

Property	PNG	TGA
Compression type	Lossless (exact pixels, larger files)	Lossless (exact pixels, larger files)
Transparent background	Yes	Yes
Animation	No	No
Where it opens	All browsers and devices	None
Used for	Logos, screenshots, graphics, images with text or transparency	Game textures and video production

What is a PNG file?

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless image format created in 1996 as a patent-free replacement for GIF. It stores every pixel exactly, so text, logos and sharp edges stay perfectly crisp however often you save the file.

PNG supports full transparency, which makes it the standard format for logos, icons, screenshots and graphics placed on top of other designs. For photos, though, PNG files are several times larger than JPG.

How to open a PNG file

PNG opens everywhere: Windows Photos, Mac Preview, iPhone and Android galleries and every web browser. Editors like Photoshop, GIMP, Figma and Canva keep the transparency intact.

Extension: .png
Compression: Lossless
Transparency: Yes
Best for: Logos, screenshots, graphics, text

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