WBMP to TGA Converter

Switch from WBMP to TGA — simple online image conversion

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Any Device Works

Convert WBMP to TGA from Windows, macOS, Linux, or mobile — the browser-based tool adapts to any screen size and operating system.

Secure Processing

Uploaded WBMP images are erased right after conversion, and the resulting TGA files are purged within 24 hours — your data stays private.

No Install Required

The entire WBMP to TGA conversion happens in your browser. No plugins, no desktop apps — just upload, convert, and download.

How to convert WBMP 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

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
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 WBMP to TGA?

WBMP originated in WAP mobile phones and has narrow compatibility today. TGA offers lossless format popular in game development and video editing — a far more practical choice for sharing.

What apps support TGA?

You can view TGA with Photoshop, GIMP, IrfanView, game development tools. These tools cover all major desktop and mobile platforms.

What exactly is the WBMP format?

WBMP (monochrome bitmap from the WAP era for early mobile phones) originated in WAP mobile phones. It has very limited modern application support but can be converted to modern formats on Convertio.

Can I convert multiple WBMP files to TGA at once?

Absolutely. Batch upload your WBMP images and convert them all to TGA in a single pass — no need to repeat the process for each file.

Does this converter work on mobile devices?

It works on any device with a web browser. Whether you are on Android, iOS, Windows, or macOS — WBMP to TGA conversion is fully supported.

Does converting WBMP to TGA affect quality?

Your image content stays intact during conversion. Any differences depend on TGA characteristics — such as color depth or compression method.