How to convert PBM to TGA
To convert PBM to TGA, upload your PBM file, choose TGA as the output format and press Convert. The finished TGA file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter changes PBM images into TGA files in seconds, with no software to install and no watermark. You can convert several files at once, resize them and choose the quality for formats that support it. Metadata such as location tags is removed from the output for privacy.
What you get with PBM to TGA
- Lossless with alpha channel
- Simple and fast to read
- Standard in game and 3D tools
- Works with: Photoshop, GIMP, Blender, Unity and Unreal
What to expect from this conversion
- Both formats store the pixels without loss, so the picture stays identical. Only the file size and compatibility change.
- Browsers do not display TGA files, so use it in editors, print workflows or development tools rather than on a web page.
PBM vs TGA
| Property | PBM | TGA |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Portable Bitmap | Truevision Targa |
| Released | 1988, Jef Poskanzer (Netpbm) | 1984, Truevision |
| Compression | None (uncompressed) | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Bit depth | 1-bit | 8-bit |
| Shown in browsers | No | No |
| Best for | line art and scans; fax-style documents | game textures; 3D renders and video frames |
Steps to convert PBM to TGA
- Drop your PBM image file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that TGA is selected as the target and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then download your new TGA file when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Use quality 80 to 90 for photos: it is visually close to the original at a much smaller size.
- Set a width if the image will be shown on a small screen, which also reduces the file size.
- Choose a background colour before converting transparent images to a format without transparency.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert PBM to TGA?
Drop your PBM files on the converter, confirm that TGA is the target and press Convert. Download each file or the whole batch as a ZIP.
Is the PBM to TGA converter free?
Yes. It is free with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many images you convert. The site is supported by ads.
Does converting PBM to TGA reduce quality?
Both formats store the pixels without loss, so the picture stays identical. Only the file size and compatibility change. The quality slider only affects formats that use lossy compression.
Will transparency be kept when I convert PBM to TGA?
PBM images do not contain transparency, so there is nothing to lose. TGA supports it if you edit the image later.
Which programs open TGA files?
TGA files open in Photoshop, GIMP, Blender, Unity and Unreal.
How many images can I convert at once?
Up to 20 images per batch, each up to 60 MB. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion.