Convert TGA to ICO
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Convert TGA to ICO for wider compatibility
Converting TGA to ICO gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when TGA will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert TGA to ICO
- 1 Drop your TGA file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to ICO automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new ICO file instantly.
TGA vs ICO
| Feature | TGA | ICO |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Type | Raster | Raster |
| MIME type | image/x-tga | image/x-icon |
| Best for | Game textures and 3D/video pipelines — converted to PNG or JPG for sharing. | Website favicons and Windows app icons — usually made from a PNG or SVG. |
About the formats
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your TGA file above and it is converted to ICO automatically. When it is ready, download your new Icon (ICO) — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting TGA to ICO gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when TGA will not play nicely everywhere.
ICO 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.