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.