PDB to TGA Converter

Transform PDB to TGA — quick online conversion tool

Choose Files

Drop files here. 1 GB maximum file size or Sign Up

Instant Results

Your PDB to TGA conversion is done within moments. The pipeline is optimized for speed and minimal wait times.

Nothing to Install

The PDB to TGA converter runs in your web browser. No plugins, extensions, or desktop applications needed — just open and use.

Multi-File Upload

Handle multiple PDB files in one go. Each is converted to TGA independently, and all downloads are available together.

How to convert PDB to TGA

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

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

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

About formats

PDB (Palm Database) is a generic database container format created by Palm, Inc. for the Palm OS platform, first appearing with the original PalmPilot in March 1996. In the ebook context, PDB files most commonly use the PalmDOC or Plucker encoding to store readable text with basic formatting. The format consists of a 78-byte header identifying the database name, creation date, and record count, followed by a record index table and the data records themselves. PalmDOC-encoded PDB files use a simple LZ77-based compression scheme to pack plain text efficiently, while Plucker extends this with HTML rendering, image support, and hyperlink navigation. PDB ebooks powered a thriving mobile reading ecosystem years before dedicated e-readers existed — millions of Palm OS users carried entire libraries on devices like the Palm V, Tungsten, and Treo handhelds. A primary advantage is extreme simplicity: the flat record structure and minimal overhead mean PDB files parse instantly even on severely constrained hardware with limited memory and processing power. The open, well-documented structure is another strength, having spawned numerous reader applications across Palm OS, Windows, and later mobile platforms. Though the Palm platform is long discontinued, PDB ebooks remain accessible through conversion tools and readers like Calibre, and the format holds historical significance as one of the earliest practical mobile ebook solutions.

Developer: Palm, Inc.

Initial release: March 1996

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 PDB to TGA?

PDB is an obsolete Palm format. Converting to TGA provides game and video textures and opens your content to modern viewers.

What programs open TGA files?

Photoshop, GIMP, IrfanView, game engines can handle TGA files. Free alternatives exist for every major operating system as well.

Do I need to create an account to convert?

Registration is not required. You can convert PDB to TGA immediately — just visit the page and start uploading.

Will I lose image quality converting PDB to TGA?

Quality stays intact during conversion. The output TGA file faithfully represents what was stored in the original PDB image.

Can I convert multiple PDB files to TGA at once?

Absolutely — queue up multiple PDB files and the converter handles each one, producing TGA outputs for all of them.

Is the PDB to TGA conversion instant?

Yes, for most files the conversion happens almost instantly. Larger PDB images may take a few extra seconds to process.

Related Conversions

PDB to PDF

PDB to EPUB

PDB to MOBI

PDB to DOC

PDB to JPG

PDB to SVG

PDB to DOCX

PDB to TXT

PDB to FB2

PDB to GIF

PDB to XLS

PDB to PNG

PDB to RTF

PDB to CSV

PDB to XLSX

PDB to JPEG

PDB to DXF

PDB to PPT

PDB to PPTX

PDB to ODT

PDB to HTML

PDB to AI

PDB to PS

PDB to TIFF

PDB to PLT

PDB to AZW3

PDB to WBMP

PDB to BMP

PDB to WEBP

PDB to DDS

PDB to SNB

PDB to DOCM

PDB to PSD

PDB to JP2

PDB to LRF

PDB to PBM

PDB to RB

PDB to TCR

PDB to TGA

PDB to PCX

PDB to ICO

PDB to CUR

PDB to PGM

PDB to PPM

PDB to EXR

PDB to FAX

PDB to FTS

PDB to G3

PDB to HDR

PDB to HRZ

PDB to IPL

PDB to MAP

PDB to MNG

PDB to MTV

PDB to OTB

PDB to PAL

PDB to PALM

PDB to PAM

PDB to PCD

PDB to PCT

Specific converters

PNG to TGA

JPG to TGA

DDS to TGA

PSD to TGA

BMP to TGA

GIF to TGA

JPEG to TGA

XCF to TGA

WEBP to TGA

PDF to TGA

SVG to TGA

JFIF to TGA

EXR to TGA

HDR to TGA

TIFF to TGA

TTF to TGA

AI to TGA

ICO to TGA

TXT to TGA

AVIF to TGA

CUR to TGA

EPS to TGA

HTML to TGA

DOCX to TGA

PPTX to TGA

BIN to TGA

CDR to TGA

PCX to TGA

PPT to TGA

OTF to TGA