Convert ICO to TGA
Free, fast and secure — convert ICO to TGA right in your browser.
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TGA
Convert ICO to TGA for wider compatibility
Converting ICO to TGA gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when ICO will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert ICO to TGA
- 1 Drop your ICO file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to TGA automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new TGA file instantly.
ICO vs TGA
| Feature | ICO | TGA |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Type | Raster | Raster |
| MIME type | image/x-icon | image/x-tga |
| Best for | Website favicons and Windows app icons — usually made from a PNG or SVG. | Game textures and 3D/video pipelines — converted to PNG or JPG for sharing. |
About the formats
ICO
Icon (ICO)
ICO is the Windows icon format, used for app icons and website favicons. A single ICO file can bundle several sizes so the right one is shown at each scale.
Strengths
- The standard for website favicons
- Bundles multiple sizes in one file
- Supports transparency
Limitations
- Tiny dimensions only
- Not for general photos
- Limited editor support
Best for: Website favicons and Windows app icons — usually made from a PNG or SVG.
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 ICO 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 ICO to TGA gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when ICO 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.