The .tga filename extension refers to the Truevision raster graphics file format. It is a graphics format that was developed by Truevision incorporated in 1984, a company which was later acquired by Avid Technology. The company was known for developing computer daughter boards designed for digital video authoring and editing. These boards used the Truevision TGA format natively for digital video editing and were supported by both PC and Macintosh at the time.
PICT (PCT) is an older graphics format developed by Apple for Macintosh. It can contain both vector and raster data.
FreeFileConvert uses tuned encoding for TGA to PCT conversions, preserving clarity while trimming file size. Finished images open instantly across phones, tablets, desktops, and modern browsers without extra tweaks.
Upload TGA files from desktop or tablet, queue multiple jobs, and let the converter finish autonomously. Return whenever convenient to download synchronized PCT results on any device you rely on.
Process up to 5 files sized 1024 MB per batch without splitting queues manually. Mixed-format uploads convert together, producing consistent PCT images with dependable progress tracking.
Files stored with the .tga filename extension support pixel resolutions of between 8 and 32 bits. Image data can be either RAW or compressed using the simple but effective lossless compression algorithm RLE. A .tga file contains in its structure a header block and an information block that has the color pixel information, image type, and color map specification. Memory utilization in this format is governed by little endian given the fact that the daughter boards originally communicated over IBM's ISA interface.
PICT files use QuickDraw commands and can embed various image types. It is now obsolete.
Upload your image file in the TGA format from your device.
Select PCT as the output format and click Convert. Adjust optional settings if needed.
Download the converted image file. Each file stays available for up to 5 downloads.