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Basic information about TGA file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension TGA（*.TGA or *.tga）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the TGA file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the TGA file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the TGA file with their brief description and a list of programs that support TGA file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the TGA file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the TGA file?
How to open a TGA file?
What programs do I need to open a TGA file?
What programs help to create and edit a TGA file?
How to convert TGA files to another file format?
How to convert another files to TGA file format?

1.Detail information about TGA file extension: Targa Graphic

Software programs that will open, edit or convert TGA files
File type	Targa Graphic	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	Avid Technology	File format	Binary
Description	TGA file is a Targa Graphic developed by Avid Technology. A TGA file is a file saved in the raster graphic format designed by Truevision. It supports 8, 16, 24, or 32 bits per pixel at a maximum of 24 bits for RGB colors and 8-bit alpha channel. TGA files are used for various types of images, such as digital photos and textures referenced by 3D video games.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Apple QuickTime Player ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 ACD Systems ACDSee 2018 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 Adobe Illustrator CC 2017 Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 dotPDN paint.net GIMP Ability Photopaint Adobe Premiere Pro Artweaver FastPictureViewer Professional FastStone Image Viewer FormatFactory Nero Multimedia Suite XnView
macOS	Apple Preview Apple QuickTime Player Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 Adobe Illustrator CC 2017 Snap Converter GIMP
Linux	GIMP
Android	File Viewer for Android

How to convert TGA files to another file format?

There are 11 records in our database eligible for TGA files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve TGA to another files conversion, you may use the option.

TGA to BMP	TGA to CR2	TGA to DDS	TGA to GIF
TGA to JPG	TGA to MBM	TGA to ODG	TGA to PNG
TGA to PSD	TGA to TIF	TGA to WBMP

How to convert another files to TGA file format?

There are 12 records in our database eligible for another files to TGA file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to TGA conversion, you may use the option.

JPG to TGA	CDR to TGA	GIF to TGA	DDS to TGA
TXD to TGA	DAE to TGA	AI to TGA	MBM to TGA
NEF to TGA	BMP to TGA	FIF to TGA	DWG to TGA

Can't open a TGA file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.TGA”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the TGA extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support TGA file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of TGA files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a TGA file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a TGA file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a TGA file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the TGA file is damaged.
Whether the TGA file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the TGA file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the TGA file format is incompletely.
Whether the TGA file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a TGA file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a TGA file.

If the TGA file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.