Convert TGA to ICO online in seconds — free, with no sign-up. ICO is lossless and ideal for website favicons and Windows app icons. Your files are encrypted and deleted automatically after 24 hours.
ICO
Icon — A container format for small icons at multiple sizes, used for favicons and app icons.
How to convert TGA to ICO
- 1Upload your TGA file
Click “Choose a file” or drag and drop your TGA file onto the page — no sign-up or email needed.
- 2Convert to ICO
ICO is already selected as the output. Open Options to fine-tune quality if you like, then click Convert.
- 3Download your ICO file
Your ICO file is ready in seconds — click Download to save it. Files are automatically deleted after 24 hours.
TGA vs ICO
| TGA | ICO | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Truevision TGA | Icon |
| Type | Raster image | Raster image |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Best for | game and 3D textures; converted to PNG for modern use | website favicons and Windows app icons |
Frequently asked questions
Does converting TGA to ICO lose quality?
No. Both TGA and ICO are lossless, so every detail is preserved exactly — the conversion is visually and mathematically identical to the original.
What's the difference between TGA and ICO?
Truevision TGA (TGA) is lossless and best for game and 3D textures; converted to PNG for modern use. Icon (ICO) is lossless and best for website favicons and Windows app icons. Convert TGA to ICO when you need a raster image for website favicons and Windows app icons.
Is the TGA to ICO converter free?
Yes — converting TGA to ICO 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 TGA 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 TGA to ICO 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 TGA to ICO?
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 TGA files to?
Besides ICO, you can convert TGA to AVIF, BMP, GIF, JPG, PDF, PNG and more — see the full list of TGA conversions below.
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Last updated July 2026