ICO to TGA Converter

Converting ICO to TGA extracts the largest icon to a texture-pipeline format. Useful when icon artwork needs to enter a 3D or game-dev workflow that expects TGA input.

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What changes when you convert ICO to TGA

Lossless pixel preservation. Alpha transfers as TGA's full 8-bit alpha channel. Only the largest embedded icon size converts.

When to use this conversion

  • Using icon artwork as textures in a 3D project
  • Feeding icon designs into game engines expecting TGA
  • Preparing icon-sourced sprites for Substance or ZBrush
  • Integrating icon assets with legacy texture pipelines

Where the output plays

TGA is supported by 3D tools, game engines, and professional image editors.

About these formats

ICO (Windows Icon)

ICO is the Windows icon format. A single .ico file can hold multiple resolutions (16×16, 32×32, 48×48, 256×256) and color depths simultaneously, letting the OS pick the best for context. Every browser serves favicons as ICO, and Windows desktop icons use it natively.

TGA (Truevision Targa)

TGA (Targa) was developed in 1984 for Truevision graphics cards. It persists in game development, 3D rendering, and film VFX pipelines because it supports high bit-depths, an alpha channel, and optional run-length compression. Many DCC tools (Maya, Blender, ZBrush) use TGA for textures.

How It Works

  1. Add your ICO files Drag ICO images onto the page or click to pick them from your file browser. Batch uploads are fine.
  2. Choose TGA settings Pick quality or compression settings for the TGA output. Defaults match common target use cases.
  3. Convert in your browser The converter runs locally via WebAssembly. Nothing uploads. Progress shows per file so you know exactly what's happening.
  4. Download TGA files Grab each converted file individually, or download the whole batch as a single ZIP.

Features

Supported Formats

FAQ

Will alpha transfer cleanly?

Yes. TGA's 8-bit alpha matches ICO's alpha channel. Soft edges transfer with full fidelity.

Which size is used?

The largest size in the ICO, typically 256×256.

What is ICO (Windows Icon)?

ICO is the Windows icon format. A single .ico file can hold multiple resolutions (16×16, 32×32, 48×48, 256×256) and color depths simultaneously, letting the OS pick the best for context. Every browser serves favicons as ICO, and Windows desktop icons use it natively.

What is TGA (Truevision Targa)?

TGA (Targa) was developed in 1984 for Truevision graphics cards. It persists in game development, 3D rendering, and film VFX pipelines because it supports high bit-depths, an alpha channel, and optional run-length compression. Many DCC tools (Maya, Blender, ZBrush) use TGA for textures.

Are my files private?

Yes. The converter runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your images are never uploaded, never sent to a server, and never leave your device.

Is there a file size limit?

There's no hard limit, but because everything runs in your browser you're bounded by available memory. Very large images (over a few hundred megapixels) can hit browser memory limits. Process in smaller batches if you run into issues.