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Convert PCDS images to TGA format, edit and optimize images online and free.

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Photo CD Multi-resolution Bitmap Graphics (.pcds)

The PCDS file extension stands for Photo CD Multi-resolution Bitmap Graphics, a format developed by Kodak in 1991 for digitizing and storing high-quality images on CDs. PCDS files were used to store scanned prints and slides, leveraging proprietary encoding to maintain image quality. This format was part of Kodak's Photo CD system, which aimed to provide a reliable method for archiving and accessing digital photographs.

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Truevision Graphics Adapter (.tga)

The TGA file extension, created by Truevision Inc. in 1984, is a raster graphics format that supports multiple color depths and transparency. Originally designed for Truevision's graphics cards, TGA files are widely used in video game development, film, and animation to store high-resolution images with minimal quality loss. The format includes metadata sections and can be edited with popular image editing software.

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How to convert PCDS to TGA?

  1. Upload PCDS File

    Choose your PCDS image for uploading to our PCDS converter.

  2. Select PCDS Tools

    Before clicking the Convert button, use any available PCDS to TGA tools.

  3. Download Your TGA

    You will be redirected to the download page to see the conversion status and download your TGA file.

Convert PCDS to TGA

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PCDS format to TGA?

To change PCDS format to TGA, upload your PCDS file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your PCDS file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted TGA file afterward.

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Convert PCDS to TGA on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to PCDS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PCDS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PCDS_INPUT_FILE --to tga

Convert PCDS to TGA on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to PCDS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PCDS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PCDS_INPUT_FILE --to tga

Convert PCDS to TGA on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to PCDS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PCDS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PCDS_INPUT_FILE --to tga

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