Convert ORF Images to TGA Online

Dynapik offers a free online tool to change image types - no need to download anything. It's quick and easy to use. You can change your ORF images to TGA format. This tool works for both professionals and casual users. Convert your images to TGA in seconds.

Possible Conversions

About ORF Format

Olympus RAW

The raw format for Micro Four Thirds photography.

Overview

ORF is the proprietary raw image format used by Olympus (now OM System) cameras. It is the standard raw format for the Micro Four Thirds system cameras produced by Olympus. ORF files contain the unprocessed data from the sensor. Because Micro Four Thirds sensors are smaller than APS-C or Full Frame, the raw data is critical for maximizing image quality, noise reduction, and dynamic range.

Technical Details

ORF files are TIFF-based. They store 12-bit or 14-bit sensor data. A unique feature of modern Olympus cameras is 'High Res Shot' mode, which shifts the sensor to take 8 or 16 images and merges them into a single massive raw file (up to 80 megapixels). This resulting file is still an .orf, but it contains vastly more data than a standard shot.

History

ORF has been used since the early Olympus E-System DSLRs. It has persisted through the transition to mirrorless PEN and OM-D series. With the rebranding to OM System, the format extension remains .orf.

Common Use Cases

  • Macro Photography: Olympus is famous for macro.
  • Birding / Wildlife: High speed shooting.

Advantages

  • High Res Shot Support
  • Lens Corrections

Limitations

  • Noise at High ISO

Technical Specifications

Extension: .orfMIME: image/x-olympus-orfMax Color: 12-bit (older) / 14-bit (newer)Category: raw

About TGA Format

Truevision TGA (Targa)

The simple, reliable workhorse of video game textures.

Overview

TGA (Truevision Graphics Adapter), often called TARGA, is a raster graphics file format created in 1984. It was the first truecolor (24-bit) format for PC cards. Despite its age, it remains incredibly popular in the video game industry and broadcast graphics because it supports an alpha channel (32-bit images) and is extremely simple to parse.

Technical Details

A TGA file starts with an 18-byte header, followed by image identity information, optional color map, and then the pixel data. The pixel data can be raw or RLE compressed. The 32-bit version (RGBA) is particularly valued because the alpha channel is stored as a simple 4th byte per pixel, making it trivial for game engines to use.

History

Developed by Truevision for their TARGA and AT-Vista boards, which brought broadcast-quality video graphics to the IBM PC. It became the lingua franca of VGA graphics.

Common Use Cases

  • Game Textures: Source files for textures in engines like Unreal Engine and Unity.
  • Broadcast Graphics: Overlays and lower-thirds for TV.

Advantages

  • Simplicity
  • Alpha Support

Limitations

  • File Size
  • No Metadata

Technical Specifications

Extension: .tgaMIME: image/x-tgaMax Color: 32-bitCategory: professional

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to convert ORF to TGA without losing size online?
Definitely! You can configure quality options for the conversion so that the resulting image is as close to the original as possible.
How long does it take to convert ORF image to TGA file?
The conversion between ORF and TGA is instant without delay.

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