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Convert TGA to BMP

Source · TGA
Target · BMP

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Advanced options
  • Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.
  • Transparency is replaced with white by default. Change the background in Advanced options.

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What happens when you convert TGA to BMP?

Encoding mode

BMP may be uncompressed or use a header-selected encoding. Alpha is header-dependent; 32 bits alone do not establish transparency support in the receiving application. The output uses the implemented still-image encoder; file size depends on the pixels and format.

Sample precision & colour

Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.

TGA

Source

TGA

Truevision TGA

Compression: LosslessTransparency: YesMetadata: Image ID, Extension area (v2)

A straightforward raster format from Truevision, with optional RLE compression and alpha for compatible texture workflows.

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BMP

Target

BMP

Windows Bitmap

Compression: Depends on variantTransparency: YesMetadata: DIB header, ICC (V5)

Windows raster storage with several DIB header versions. Simple uncompressed pixels are common, but alpha and compression vary.

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Is TGA → BMP right for you?

Good choice when

  • BMP fits your delivery use: Windows bitmap interchange.
  • You need a transparency-capable destination and will check its supported variant.
  • Your receiving application supports the required BMP variant.
  • You can validate the destination’s sample precision and colour interpretation.

Probably not when

  • You assume format-level alpha support guarantees matching transparent edges.
  • You need a guaranteed output file size or archival pixel equality. Encoder settings do not guarantee either.
  • You require identical samples without a defined colour and precision policy.

TGA to BMP conversion details

Transparency representation
The implemented target supports alpha. Display-pixel processing can round translucent samples; archival sample equality is not promised.
Encoding mode
BMP may be uncompressed or use a header-selected encoding. Alpha is header-dependent; 32 bits alone do not establish transparency support in the receiving application. The output uses the implemented still-image encoder; file size depends on the pixels and format.
Sample precision & colour
Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.
Metadata & colour
Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.
Compression
TGA: Lossless → BMP: Depends on variant TGA: TGA can be uncompressed or losslessly RLE-compressed. Attribute bits and version-2 alpha semantics matter; the fourth byte must not automatically be treated as opacity. BMP: BMP may be uncompressed or use a header-selected encoding. Alpha is header-dependent; 32 bits alone do not establish transparency support in the receiving application.
Transparency
Transparency is replaced with white by default. Change the background in Advanced options.
Colour depth
TGA: Indexed / gray / RGB / RGBA → BMP: 1 / 4 / 8 / 16 / 24 / 32 bpp
Dimensions
Rendered image dimensions are retained within the converter limits; this tool does not offer resizing. Orientation handling depends on the source decoder.
Metadata
Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.

Common questions

Which compression mode will BMP use?

BMP may be uncompressed or use a header-selected encoding. Alpha is header-dependent; 32 bits alone do not establish transparency support in the receiving application. The output uses the implemented still-image encoder; file size depends on the pixels and format.

Are bit depth and colour values guaranteed to match?

Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.

Will metadata and colour profiles be retained?

Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.

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Other targets for TGA

TGA→PNG
TGA → PNG
TGA→QOI
TGA → QOI
TGA→TIFF
TGA → TIFF

Other sources for BMP

PNG→BMP
PNG → BMP
TIFF→BMP
TIFF → BMP
JPEG→BMP
JPEG → BMP