OpenTGA

OpenTGA is a free and open-source software project dedicated to providing tools and resources for working with Targa (.tga) image files. The Targa file format, also known as Truevision Targa, was one of the first widely adopted image file formats to support 24-bit true color. It was originally developed by Truevision Inc. for their TARGA graphics cards.

The primary goal of OpenTGA is to offer a robust and accessible way to read, write, and manipulate TGA files. This includes supporting various color depths, including indexed color, grayscale, and true color with and without alpha channels. The project aims to be cross-platform, allowing developers and users to work with TGA files on different operating systems.

OpenTGA often serves as a library that other software applications can integrate to gain TGA support. This makes it a valuable component for game development tools, image editors, and other graphics-intensive applications that need to handle this legacy but still relevant image format. The open-source nature of OpenTGA encourages community contributions, allowing for continuous improvement and adaptation to modern computing environments. Its development focuses on correctness, performance, and adherence to the Targa file format specifications.