Convert TGA to SVG
Free, fast and secure: convert TGA to SVG right in your browser.
Trace your TGA into a scalable SVG
Converting TGA to SVG redraws your image as crisp vector paths that scale to any size without blurring, ideal for logos, icons and print.
How to convert TGA to SVG
- 1 Drop your TGA file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to SVG automatically: no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new SVG file instantly.
TGA vs SVG
| Feature | TGA | SVG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Type | Raster | Vector |
| MIME type | image/x-tga | image/svg+xml |
| Best for | Game textures and 3D/video pipelines: converted to PNG or JPG for sharing. | Logos, icons and illustrations that must stay razor-sharp at every size. |
About the formats
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.
SVG vector
SVG is an XML-based vector format that scales to any size without losing sharpness. It is ideal for logos, icons and illustrations, and can be styled and animated with CSS.
Strengths
- Infinitely scalable, always crisp
- Tiny files for flat graphics
- Editable and styleable as code
Limitations
- Not suitable for photographs
- Complex art can get heavy
- Needs rasterising for some uses
Best for: Logos, icons and illustrations that must stay razor-sharp at every size.