TGA to WBMP Converter

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Nothing to Install

The entire TGA to WBMP conversion happens in your web browser. No downloads, no plugins — just a clean online tool.

Broad Format Support

TGA converts to WBMP and many other formats on Convertio. One upload, multiple output options — flexible for any workflow.

Faithful Rendering

TGA imagery converts to WBMP with careful attention to color and detail. The output faithfully represents the source material.

How to convert TGA to WBMP

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

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Choose wbmp 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 wbmp file right afterwards

About formats

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
WBMP (Wireless Bitmap) is a monochrome (1-bit, black and white) image format defined as part of the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) specification, developed by the WAP Forum (later consolidated into the Open Mobile Alliance) around 1998. The format was designed for the extremely constrained mobile devices of the late 1990s and early 2000s — phones with small monochrome screens, minimal processing power, and narrow bandwidth GSM data connections. WBMP uses the simplest possible encoding: a type identifier byte (always 0 for the only defined type), width and height encoded as multi-byte integers using a variable-length scheme, and the raw pixel data where each bit represents one pixel (0 for white, 1 for black) packed eight per byte. There is no compression, no metadata, and no color — the format is purely a minimal container for delivering small monochrome graphics to WAP-era mobile browsers. One advantage was extreme efficiency on constrained devices — WBMP images could be decoded with virtually zero CPU overhead and minimal memory, critical on early mobile hardware running at single-digit megahertz clock speeds. The tiny file sizes are another strength: a typical WBMP icon occupied just a few hundred bytes, practical for transfer over 9.6 kbps GSM data channels. While the WAP ecosystem has been entirely superseded by modern mobile web browsers capable of rendering full-color JPEG, PNG, and WebP images, WBMP files remain encountered in archived mobile content from that transitional era.
Developer: WAP Forum
Initial release: 1998

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert TGA to WBMP?

When sharing 3D render outputs, TGA to WBMP ensures recipients can open the images without specialized software.

What programs open WBMP files?

Mobile browsers, GIMP, IrfanView, and XnView open WBMP files used in WAP/mobile contexts

Is TGA to WBMP conversion free on Convertio?

Standard TGA to WBMP conversions are free. Premium plans add batch processing, larger uploads, and priority conversion speed for heavy workflows.

Will the converted WBMP keep the original resolution?

Yes — the default conversion preserves the original pixel dimensions

Are uploaded TGA files stored permanently?

No. Source files are deleted immediately after processing, and converted outputs are purged from servers within 24 hours automatically.

Does TGA to WBMP conversion preserve quality?

The converter optimizes for best visual fidelity. WBMP may apply compression