VIFF to TGA Converter

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Quality Output

TGA offers uncompressed or RLE with alpha channel. The converter ensures optimal encoding for the best possible TGA result.

Fully Browser-Based

Everything happens in your browser tab. No downloads, no extensions — just a clean VIFF to TGA conversion workflow.

Batch Processing

Batch mode lets you convert many VIFF files to TGA at once — no need to process one at a time.

How to convert VIFF 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

VIFF (Visualization Image File Format) is a scientific image format developed by Khoral Research (originally at the University of New Mexico), first appearing around 1990 with the Khoros visual programming environment for image processing and data visualization. VIFF files use a 1024-byte header followed by optional color map data, and the image data itself, with the header containing detailed specifications: data storage type (bit, byte, short, integer, float, double, complex), data encoding (none, CCITT Group 3/4), color space model (none, generic, RGB, HSI, CMYK, and others), and support for multi-band (multi-channel) images with arbitrary numbers of bands. The format accommodates one-dimensional signals, two-dimensional images, three-dimensional volumes, and location data (sparse pixel coordinates), making it versatile beyond simple image storage. VIFF was designed for the Khoros/VisiQuest visual dataflow programming environment, where users constructed image processing pipelines by connecting processing nodes in a graphical canvas — an approach that influenced later systems like AVS, MATLAB Simulink, and LabVIEW. One advantage is scientific data fidelity: VIFF supports the full range of numeric types used in scientific computing (including complex numbers and double-precision floats), stores multi-band datasets natively, and carries calibration metadata — making it suitable for remote sensing, medical imaging, and spectral analysis applications where generic image formats lose information. The format's connection to the Khoros visual programming paradigm provides another notable dimension — VIFF was the standard I/O format for one of the most influential early visual programming environments for scientific image analysis. VIFF files can be read by ImageMagick and legacy Khoros/VisiQuest installations.
Developer: Khoral Research
Initial release: 1990
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 VIFF to TGA?

VIFF data from scientific visualization and remote sensing becomes universally viewable once converted to TGA format.

How do I open TGA files?

TGA files open in Photoshop, GIMP, IrfanView, game asset tools — widely supported across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.

What platforms support this conversion?

Any device with a web browser can run this conversion. Desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone — all supported equally.

Can I convert multiple VIFF files at once?

Multiple VIFF files can be queued for conversion at the same time — each produces a separate TGA file.

What quality can I expect from TGA output?

Quality depends on the source data, but TGA format provides uncompressed or RLE with alpha channel for excellent results.

Is the VIFF to TGA conversion free?

You can convert VIFF to TGA for free on convertio.tools. Larger or more frequent conversions are available with a subscription plan.