.TGA

📌 A .TGA file branch relies on the graphical images, stored and opened in the Targa raster graphic container developed and distributed by the Truevision company. Generally, .TGA standard perfectly supports 32, 24, 16, and 8 bits per pixel at a maximum ratio of 8 bit per alpha channel and 24 bits for RGB-coloured schemes. In common, the .TGA file objects are utilized for various categories and definitions of images, such as textures and digital photos referenced by 3D video games and entertainment products. The Targa extension, abbreviated from the Truevision Advanced Raster Graphics Adapter entitlement, was initially developed, opened up and distributed by Truevision trademark (currently rebranded as Avid Technology) in 1984 to be properly employed in collaboration with the first video software suites and services.

How to open an .TGA file?

📌 .TGA format category can be smoothly opened up, reviewed and modified by multiple diverse image viewers and graphical editors. For instance, among the common software suites natively supported by the .TGA schema, such products as GIMP, Apple Preview, Apple Photos, Corel Painter, Serif Affinity Photo should be noted explicitly. Moreover, you may redefine the .TGA file structure and constitution by referencing Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Illustrator, ACDSee Photo Studio, Canvas X Pro and other sustainable projects, able to process the graphical .TGA content. At last, you are also granted an opportunity to convert the internal .TGA layers into .PNG, .GIF, .BMP, .JPG, .TIF, .WEBP, .EPS, .PSD, .PDF, .AI and various other format branches by utilizing proper converter, downloadable from the web.