TARGA

Basic information about TARGA file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension TARGA（*.TARGA or *.targa）, 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 TARGA file yourself.

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

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

1.Detail information about TARGA file extension: Targa Graphic

Software programs that will open, edit or convert TARGA files
File type	Targa Graphic	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	Avid Technology	File format	Binary
Description	TARGA file is a Targa Graphic developed by Avid Technology. A TARGA file is a raster graphic file format designed by Truevision. The format supports 8, 16, 24, or 32 bits per pixel at a maximum of 24 bits for RGB colors as well as an 8-bit alpha channel. The file is often used in video games to store textures.
Windows	File Viewer Plus 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
macOS	Apple Preview Apple QuickTime Player Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 Adobe Illustrator CC 2017 Snap Converter GIMP
Linux	GIMP

Can't open a TARGA 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.TARGA”。

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 TARGA extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support TARGA 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 TARGA 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 TARGA file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a TARGA 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 TARGA file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the TARGA 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.