Convert Nikon RAW to TGA

Going from Nikon RAW to TGA takes a couple of clicks: drop the file in, download the result. Drop in your Nikon RAW file (a .nef) and download a ready-to-use TGA file (a .tga) — no software to install, no account to create, and no watermark on the output.

What is Nikon RAW?

Nikon RAW is an image format. Converting to or from it lets you use the same picture in apps and on platforms that expect a different format.

What is TGA?

TGA is an image format. Converting to or from it lets you use the same picture in apps and on platforms that expect a different format.

Why convert Nikon RAW to TGA?

The usual reason to convert Nikon RAW to TGA is file size or quality: TGA fits the job better, whether that means a smaller download, a cleaner edit, or broader support. Under the hood the conversion runs on libvips and ImageMagick — the same libraries that power image pipelines across the web — so colour, transparency and metadata are handled correctly wherever the target format supports them.

Nikon RAW vs TGA: what changes

Unlike Nikon RAW, TGA supports transparency, so it's a good target if you later need a cut-out.

When you'd convert Nikon RAW to TGA

Typical uses: preparing assets for a website, attaching a file someone else can definitely open, or standardising a folder of mixed files into one format.

Is it private?

Privacy is the default here. Your Nikon RAW file is uploaded over an encrypted connection, converted, downloaded the moment it's ready, and then deleted automatically a short time afterwards. We never keep your files, never build a library of your content, and never make you sign up to download the result.

Ready? Use the converter above, or explore related conversions: turn Nikon RAW into a different format, or convert another format into TGA. Everything on Convert Me Pls is free, unlimited and watermark-free.