PIX to TGA Converter

Browser-based PIX to TGA conversion — free

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Universal Compatibility

Run the PIX to TGA conversion on any device — desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. The browser-based tool adapts to every screen.

Faithful Reproduction

Every pixel of your PIX image is carefully preserved during TGA conversion. The output accurately represents the original content.

Private and Secure

Your PIX files are deleted right after conversion, and TGA outputs are erased within 24 hours. Your data remains entirely confidential.

How to convert PIX 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

PIX is a raster image format originally developed by Alias Research (later Alias|Wavefront, then acquired by Autodesk) in the mid-1980s for use with their 3D animation and modeling software running on Silicon Graphics workstations. The format stores uncompressed 24-bit RGB image data in a straightforward scanline-by-scanline layout preceded by a minimal header containing the image width and height. PIX was the native output format of Alias's rendering engines, used to store individual frames of 3D animations and rendered stills from software that would eventually evolve into Maya, one of the most influential 3D content creation tools in entertainment history. The format's design reflected the priorities of high-end production rendering: raw speed for writing individual frames during batch renders, exact pixel fidelity with no compression artifacts, and compatibility with the hardware framebuffers used in professional compositing suites of the era. One advantage of PIX is its rendering pipeline heritage — the format can be read by tools throughout the VFX and animation industry, and legacy PIX sequences from Alias-era productions represent irreplaceable primary assets from foundational works in computer animation. The format's simplicity provides another practical benefit: with no compression overhead, metadata complexity, or container parsing required, PIX files can be read and written with minimal code, making them trivial to incorporate into custom rendering and compositing pipelines. PIX files are supported by ImageMagick, GIMP, XnView, and various professional compositing tools.
Developer: Alias Research
Initial release: 1985
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 PIX to TGA?

TGA is a widely supported format, making it easy to view, share, and use images that originated as Alias PIX images in early 3D animation and VFX.

What programs open TGA files?

TGA files open in most image viewers and editors — including web browsers, system preview tools, Photoshop, GIMP, and Paint on Windows.

What makes PIX files historically important?

PIX images come from Alias PowerAnimator, the software behind groundbreaking CGI in early blockbuster films. They represent a pivotal era in VFX.

Can I convert multiple PIX files at once?

Yes — upload several PIX files in a single session and convert them all to TGA simultaneously. Batch processing saves considerable time.

Is my PIX data kept private?

Uploaded files are deleted immediately after conversion, and converted files are removed within 24 hours. Your data stays private and secure.