TGA VS WebP
The ultimate comparison guide. Understanding the technical differences between Truevision TGA and Web Picture Format.
TGA
tgaLegacy raster format used in broadcast and game development with optional RLE compression.
Pros
- Supports alpha channel
- Straightforward structure
- Trusted in VFX pipelines
Cons
- Large uncompressed files
- Sparse metadata
- Poor native web support
WebP
webpModern format providing superior compression for web performance.
Pros
- Superior compression (30% smaller than JPG)
- Supports transparency
- Supports animation
Cons
- Not supported by very old browsers
- Complex encoding
When TGA wins
Stay with TGA when you need game textures or broadcast graphics. Its strengths center on supports alpha channel and a feature set native to Truevision.
When WebP wins
Choose WebP when your workflow prioritizes modern websites or app assets. It delivers superior compression (30% smaller than jpg) plus modern compression perks.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | TGA | WebP |
|---|---|---|
| MIME Type | image/x-tga | image/webp |
| Developer | Truevision | |
| Release Year | 1984 | 2010 |
| Best For | Game textures, Broadcast graphics, VFX matte passes | Modern websites, App assets, Speed optimization |
Need to switch?
Where TGA still wins
Keep TGA when you need supports alpha channel and workflows depend on game textures / broadcast graphics. Link those teams directly to the converter above so they can ship WebP deliverables without leaving their browser.
- • Reference the .tga glossary from this page.
- • Embed the conversion CTA in docs, wikis, and onboarding runbooks.
- • Use WebP for modern websites while archiving originals as TGA.
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