CDT to TGA Converter

CDT to TGA — free raster conversion in your browser

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Device Freedom

CDT to TGA conversion makes your CorelDRAW template accessible to anyone — no proprietary software needed to view the result.

Format Bridge

Convert CDT templates to TGA with high fidelity. Your CorelDRAW design carries over to the Targa image format accurately.

Server-Side Power

Cloud servers handle all the processing. Your local machine does nothing — results arrive in seconds.

How to convert CDT to TGA

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose tga or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your tga file right afterwards

About formats

CDT (CorelDRAW Template) is a template file format used by CorelDRAW, Corel Corporation's vector graphics editor available since January 1989. A CDT file is structurally identical to a standard CDR document — sharing the same RIFF-based container, vector object types, color definitions, and page layout capabilities — but is designated as a reusable starting point for new designs rather than a finished artwork file. When opened in CorelDRAW, a CDT creates a new untitled document pre-populated with the template's content, leaving the original template unchanged for repeated use. This workflow mirrors the template model found in office productivity suites, adapted for graphic design. CDT files commonly contain pre-built layouts for business cards, brochures, letterheads, certificates, posters, and other standardized print materials, complete with placeholder text, guide lines, bleed areas, and properly configured color spaces for print output. One advantage is workflow consistency — design teams can distribute branded templates ensuring every new document starts with correct dimensions, margins, fonts, and color palettes aligned to corporate identity standards. The format also saves significant setup time: rather than configuring document properties and recreating layout elements from scratch, designers begin with a production-ready foundation. Corel ships hundreds of CDT templates with CorelDRAW installations, and the format is supported across CorelDRAW versions with the same compatibility considerations as CDR.
Developer: Corel Corporation
Initial release: 1989
TGA (Truevision Graphics Adapter, also known as TARGA) is a raster image format created by Truevision in 1984 for their line of display adapter cards designed for IBM PC compatibles. The format stores pixel data in a straightforward structure: an 18-byte header specifying dimensions, color depth, and image descriptor flags, optional color map data, and the pixel array in either uncompressed or RLE-compressed form. TGA supports indexed color (8-bit with palette), true color (15-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit), and true color with alpha channel (32-bit), and was one of the first PC image formats to include per-pixel alpha transparency. The format became a staple of the professional graphics industry, widely adopted by video editing suites, 3D rendering software, and game development pipelines throughout the 1990s and 2000s. One advantage is native alpha channel support — TGA was one of the earliest formats offering full 8-bit alpha transparency per pixel, making it the standard output format for 3D renderers and compositing software where layered transparency is essential. The simple, well-documented structure is another strength: TGA files are quick to parse and write, with no complex metadata or container overhead, valued in real-time applications and game engines where loading speed matters. While PNG has largely replaced TGA for general use, the format persists in game development, texture pipelines, and 3D rendering workflows where its simplicity and alpha support remain advantageous.
Developer: Truevision
Initial release: 1984

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert CDT to TGA?

TGA is widely supported across devices. Converting CDT unlocks your template artwork for universal sharing.

What software reads TGA files?

TGA files are supported by Photoshop, GIMP, IrfanView, XnView, and game development tools like Unity.

Are my files safe during conversion?

Absolutely. Source CDT files are erased after conversion, and results are automatically removed within 24 hours.

Does this converter work on Mac?

It works on any platform — macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android. Just open a browser and start converting.

Will my design look different after conversion?

The output stays true to the original CDT template. Minor differences may occur due to format capability differences.

Can I convert multiple CDT files at once?

You can. Add several CDT templates to the converter and they will all be processed to TGA simultaneously.