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Convert VDA to RAD

Convert VDA images to RAD format, edit and optimize images online and free.

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Targa Graphics (.vda)

The VDA file extension, associated with Truevision Advanced Raster Graphics Adapter (TARGA), is a raster graphics file format developed by Truevision Inc. It was designed for high-color and true-color display on IBM-compatible PCs, supporting resolutions matching NTSC and PAL video formats. VDA files are used for digital photos, textures, and video editing, offering various color depths (8 to 32 bits) and alpha channel transparency. The format includes both lossless and lossy compression options, ensuring high-quality image preservation.

VDA Converter

Radiance Scene Description (.rad)

The RAD file extension, associated with the Radiance software suite, stands for Radiance Scene Description. It is used to describe materials and geometry for lighting simulations and rendering programs. Developed by Greg Ward at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Radiance employs ray tracing and an octree data structure for accurate lighting calculations. RAD files are ASCII text files that must be compiled into an octree before rendering.

RAD Converter

How to convert VDA to RAD?

  1. Upload VDA File

    Select a VDA image from your computer, or drag & drop it on the page.

  2. Select VDA Tools

    Choose any VDA to RAD converter tools for a customized conversion, and click Convert.

  3. Download Your RAD

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

Convert VDA to RAD

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change VDA format to RAD?

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

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Convert VDA to RAD on macOS

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

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

Convert VDA to RAD 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 VDA file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your VDA_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert VDA_INPUT_FILE --to rad

Convert VDA to RAD on Linux

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

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

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