Convert BMP to TGA
Free, fast and secure — convert BMP to TGA right in your browser.
BMP
TGA
Convert BMP to TGA for wider compatibility
Converting BMP to TGA gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when BMP will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert BMP to TGA
- 1 Drop your BMP file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to TGA automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new TGA file instantly.
BMP vs TGA
| Feature | BMP | TGA |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Type | Raster | Raster |
| MIME type | image/bmp | image/x-tga |
| Best for | Legacy Windows workflows and cases where an uncompressed, exact bitmap is required. | Game textures and 3D/video pipelines — converted to PNG or JPG for sharing. |
About the formats
BMP
Bitmap image
BMP is an uncompressed raster format from the Windows world. It stores raw pixels with no quality loss, producing large but perfectly exact files.
Strengths
- Completely lossless, raw pixels
- Simple, widely readable on Windows
- No compression artefacts
Limitations
- Very large file sizes
- No transparency or animation
- Rarely used on the modern web
Best for: Legacy Windows workflows and cases where an uncompressed, exact bitmap is required.
TGA
Targa (TGA)
TGA (Targa) is a simple raster format with an alpha channel, long used in gaming, 3D and video production for textures and intermediate frames.
Strengths
- Supports an alpha channel
- Simple, lossless storage
- Common in games and 3D
Limitations
- Large file sizes
- Rare on the web
- Limited everyday support
Best for: Game textures and 3D/video pipelines — converted to PNG or JPG for sharing.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your BMP file above and it is converted to TGA automatically. When it is ready, download your new Targa (TGA) — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting BMP to TGA gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when BMP will not play nicely everywhere.
TGA is a lossless format, so your converted file keeps its full quality with no degradation.
Yes. The converter is free to use, with no watermark and no sign-up required.
Your files are processed securely and are never shared with anyone.