Tips to open TGA file
Can't open the TGA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open TGA files as well as a list of programs that support TGA files.
TGA file extension
The TGA file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TGA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TGA file on each system platform.
What is TGA file?
A .TGA file is an image file. It contains raster graphics. It enables the use of 32-bit color depth (of which 8 bits are reserved for the Alpha channel - transparency). It's not a very popular file format, but its history dates back to 1984. It was designed to support video editors designed by Truevision (now Avid Technology). The original format in 1989 was rebuilt and extended with additional possibilities. The ability to save metadata has also been expanded.
How to open TGA file?
The main problem with Targa Graphic is that the TGA file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file TGA to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the TGA file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Apple Preview
The first step is to check if the computer has the Apple Preview program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Apple Preview in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file TGA with Apple Preview. Below is a list of programs that support the file TGA.
Programs to open TGA file
Remember to download programs supporting TGA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Apple Preview with TGA files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the TGA file to open in the Apple Preview application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the TGA file with the Apple Preview application.
Step 3. Update Apple Preview to the latest version
If, however, after binding Apple Preview with Targa Graphic there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TGA file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the TGA file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our TGA file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover TGA files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the TGA files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair TGA file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file TGA except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move TGA to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file TGA to close. However, some background programs may block the TGA file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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