Convert BMP to TGA online in seconds — free, with no sign-up. TGA is lossless and ideal for game and 3D textures; converted to PNG for modern use. Your files are encrypted and deleted automatically after 24 hours.
BMP
Bitmap — An uncompressed legacy Windows format that produces very large files.
How to convert BMP to TGA
- 1Upload your BMP file
Click “Choose a file” or drag and drop your BMP file onto the page — no sign-up or email needed.
- 2Convert to TGA
TGA is already selected as the output. Open Options to fine-tune quality if you like, then click Convert.
- 3Download your TGA file
Your TGA file is ready in seconds — click Download to save it. Files are automatically deleted after 24 hours.
BMP vs TGA
| BMP | TGA | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bitmap | Truevision TGA |
| Type | Raster image | Raster image |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Best for | legacy compatibility; usually better converted to PNG or JPG | game and 3D textures; converted to PNG for modern use |
Frequently asked questions
Does converting BMP to TGA lose quality?
No. Both BMP and TGA are lossless, so every detail is preserved exactly — the conversion is visually and mathematically identical to the original.
What's the difference between BMP and TGA?
Bitmap (BMP) is lossless and best for legacy compatibility; usually better converted to PNG or JPG. Truevision TGA (TGA) is lossless and best for game and 3D textures; converted to PNG for modern use. Convert BMP to TGA when you need a raster image for game and 3D textures.
Is the BMP to TGA converter free?
Yes — converting BMP to TGA is completely free. There's no watermark, no sign-up and no email required, and you can convert as many files as you like.
Are my BMP files private and secure?
Yes. Your uploads are encrypted in transit, processed privately, and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never share, sell or look at your files.
Can I convert BMP to TGA on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?
Yes. The converter runs entirely in your browser, so it works on any device — iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows or Linux — with nothing to download or install.
How long does it take to convert BMP to TGA?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Larger files take a little longer, and your upload speed is usually the limiting factor. There's no queue and no waiting for an email.
What else can I convert BMP files to?
Besides TGA, you can convert BMP to AVIF, GIF, ICO, JPG, PDF, PNG and more — see the full list of BMP conversions below.
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Last updated July 2026