Convert TGA to PNG
Transform Truevision Targa (.tga) textures to PNG format.
Preserves Alpha Channel transparency and supports RLE compression.
Drag & Drop TGA File
Supports 24-bit RGB & 32-bit RGBA
Parsing Texture...
Convert TGA to PNG Online (Alpha Channel Guardian)
TGA (Truevision Targa) is a legacy image format widely used in the video game industry (Unity, Unreal Engine, Source Engine) for textures because it supports uncompressed quality and Alpha channels. However, you cannot open a TGA file in a browser. InstantConvert.online allows you to convert TGA files to PNG while keeping the transparency intact.
Why is our Converter "Smart"?
Unlike basic converters that treat all images as flat pictures, our tool understands the structure of Game Textures.
| Feature | InstantConvert | Generic Converters |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | ✅ Detects & Preserves 32-bit Alpha | ❌ Replaces with Black/White |
| Compression | ✅ Supports RLE (Run-Length Encoding) | ⚠️ Often reports "Corrupted" |
| Preview | ✅ Checkerboard BG to verify Alpha | ❌ White background only |
How to Convert TGA to PNG?
- Upload: Drag your .TGA file into the upload zone.
- Analyze: Our engine reads the header to check for RLE compression and Alpha channels.
- Preview: Check the "Tech Specs" panel to see the bit depth (24 vs 32).
- Download: Get your PNG file instantly.
If you need to embed this texture in code, check our Image to Base64 Tool.
Learn more about TGA usage in gaming on the Valve Developer Wiki.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my TGA look weird in other viewers?
Some viewers don't support the "Alpha Channel" (transparency) correctly and might show the transparent parts as random colors. Our tool converts it to PNG so it looks correct everywhere.
What is RLE compression?
RLE (Run-Length Encoding) is a lossless compression used in TGA to reduce file size. Our tool fully supports RLE-compressed TGAs.