What is the difference between .tga and .fax?
- Name
- Targa Graphic
- Group 3 FAX
- Extension
- .tga
- .fax
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Fax
- Developer
- Avid Technology
- ITU-T
- Description
- A TGA file is a file saved in the raster graphic format designed by Truevision. It supports 8, 16, 24, or 32 bits per pixel at a maximum of 24 bits for RGB colors and and 8-bit alpha channel. TGA files are often used to store texture files referenced by 3D video games.
- This format is used to compress TIFF images when sending them via fax machines. This format helps reduce the data transmission time. Group 3 eliminates redundant data during compression in order to reduce file size. The standard 10:1 compression ratio may be increased to the user's preferences, but it can lead to a significant loss of image quality.
- MIME Type
- image/x-tga
- application/vnd.fax
- Sample
- sample.tga
- Wikipedia
- .tga on Wikipedia