# Convert TGA to EXR

> Convert TGA to EXR online for free. Runs entirely in your browser, so your files never leave your device. Fast batch conversion, no sign-up, no watermarks.

URL: https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-exr

- Runs in the browser with ImageMagick: files are not uploaded, and no credits are used.
- Engines: ImageMagick (browser).
- API: not available; this conversion only runs in the browser.
- More: [Image converter](https://www.converterrr.com/image-converter), [TGA converter](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-converter).

## How to convert TGA to EXR

1. **Add your TGA files.** Drag and drop TGA files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
2. **Choose EXR.** EXR is already selected. Open Options if you want to change quality, size or metadata.
3. **Convert.** Click Convert. Your files are converted right in your browser in seconds.
4. **Download your EXR.** Download each EXR file, or everything at once as a ZIP.

## Good to know

- EXR doesn't support transparency, so transparent areas are filled with white.
- TGA files are typically used for game textures and 3D rendering, while EXR is best for VFX, compositing and HDR rendering.
- This conversion runs on ImageMagick, running locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded and it works even on slow connections.

## TGA vs EXR

|  | TGA | EXR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full name | Truevision TARGA | OpenEXR |
| Type | Image | Image |
| Extensions | .tga | .exr |
| MIME type | image/x-tga | image/x-exr |
| Best for | game textures and 3D rendering | VFX, compositing and HDR rendering |
| Properties | lossless, transparency, legacy format | HDR, lossless, open standard |

**TGA:** TGA is a simple raster format with alpha channel support that is still common in game development and 3D texture pipelines.

**EXR:** OpenEXR is a high-dynamic-range image format created by Industrial Light & Magic, storing floating-point color for visual effects work.

The other way around: [convert EXR to TGA](https://www.converterrr.com/exr-to-tga).

## Related conversions

- [EXR to TGA](https://www.converterrr.com/exr-to-tga) (in the browser)
- [TGA to PNG](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-png) (in the browser)
- [PNG to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/png-to-exr) (in the browser)
- [TGA to JPG](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-jpg) (in the browser)
- [JPG to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/jpg-to-exr) (in the browser)
- [TGA to WebP](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-webp) (in the browser)
- [WebP to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/webp-to-exr) (in the browser)
- [TGA to JPEG](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-jpeg) (in the browser)
- [HEIC to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/heic-to-exr) (in the browser)
- [TGA to PDF](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-pdf) (cloud)
- [JPEG to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/jpeg-to-exr) (in the browser)
- [TGA to GIF](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-gif) (in the browser)

## Convert TGA to other formats

[TGA to PNG](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-png), [TGA to JPG](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-jpg), [TGA to WebP](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-webp), [TGA to JPEG](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-jpeg), [TGA to PDF](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-pdf), [TGA to GIF](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-gif), [TGA to AVIF](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-avif), [TGA to ICO](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-ico), [TGA to TIFF](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-tiff), [TGA to BMP](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-bmp), [TGA to PSD](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-psd), [TGA to EPS](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-eps), [TGA to JXL](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-jxl), [TGA to DDS](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-dds), [TGA to HDR](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-hdr), [TGA to JP2](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-jp2), [TGA to CUR](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-cur), [TGA to PPM](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-ppm), [TGA to QOI](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-qoi), [TGA to PCX](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-pcx), [TGA to PGM](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-pgm), [TGA to PBM](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-pbm), [TGA to PNM](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-pnm), [TGA to XPM](https://www.converterrr.com/tga-to-xpm)

## Convert other formats to EXR

[PNG to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/png-to-exr), [JPG to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/jpg-to-exr), [WebP to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/webp-to-exr), [HEIC to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/heic-to-exr), [JPEG to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/jpeg-to-exr), [GIF to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/gif-to-exr), [AVIF to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/avif-to-exr), [ICO to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/ico-to-exr), [TIFF to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/tiff-to-exr), [BMP to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/bmp-to-exr), [HEIF to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/heif-to-exr), [PSD to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/psd-to-exr), [JXL to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/jxl-to-exr), [CR2 to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/cr2-to-exr), [NEF to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/nef-to-exr), [DNG to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/dng-to-exr), [CR3 to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/cr3-to-exr), [ARW to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/arw-to-exr), [DDS to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/dds-to-exr), [RAF to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/raf-to-exr), [HDR to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/hdr-to-exr), [JP2 to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/jp2-to-exr), [CUR to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/cur-to-exr), [XCF to EXR](https://www.converterrr.com/xcf-to-exr)

## TGA to EXR: frequently asked questions

### How do I convert TGA to EXR?

Drop your TGA file onto the converter above, make sure EXR is selected, and click Convert. When it's done, download the EXR file — it usually takes a few seconds.

### Is it safe to convert TGA to EXR here?

Yes. TGA to EXR conversion happens entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your file is never uploaded to any server.

### Is the TGA to EXR converter free?

Yes — free with no watermark. Signed-out visitors can convert 25 files a day, and a free account raises that to 250.

### Will converting TGA to EXR reduce quality?

No — EXR preserves the content of your TGA file as faithfully as the format allows.

### Can I convert multiple TGA files at once?

Yes. Add up to 5 files at a time without an account, 10 with a free account and up to 500 on paid plans, then download them individually or as a single ZIP.

### Can I convert EXR back to TGA?

Yes — use our EXR to TGA converter. Note that converting back and forth between formats can't recover detail lost to lossy compression.