TM2 to AVIF Converter

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Cross-Platform Access

Whether you are on Windows, macOS, Linux, or mobile — TM2 to AVIF conversion is available from any connected device.

Batch Support

Upload multiple TM2 images and convert them all to AVIF in one session — no need to repeat the process for each individual file.

Effortless Process

The TM2 to AVIF converter guides you through a clear upload-convert-download workflow — no technical expertise required.

How to convert TM2 to AVIF

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose avif or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your avif file right afterwards

About formats

TM2 (TIM2) is a raster image format developed by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2 console, released in Japan on March 4, 2000, as the successor to the original PlayStation's TIM format. TM2 extends the TIM specification to accommodate the PS2's more capable Graphics Synthesizer (GS) GPU, supporting 4-bit indexed (16 colors), 8-bit indexed (256 colors), 16-bit direct color, 24-bit true color, and 32-bit true color with full 8-bit alpha transparency — a significant upgrade over TIM's single-bit semi-transparency flag. The TM2 container includes a file header with a picture count (supporting multiple images in a single file), individual picture headers specifying dimensions, color depth, mipmap count, and CLUT format, the CLUT data, and the image data arranged to match the GS's swizzled memory layout for optimal rendering performance. TM2 files support mipmaps (progressively smaller versions of a texture for distance-based level-of-detail rendering), a feature absent from the original TIM format, reflecting the PS2's ability to handle more sophisticated texture filtering. One advantage is the format's importance in game preservation: thousands of PS2 titles — the best-selling console generation in history — store their texture assets as TM2 files, making the format essential for game modding, texture extraction, HD remaster projects, and academic study of game art history. TM2 files are handled by specialized tools like Rainbow, noesis, and ImageMagick, as well as PlayStation 2 emulator debugging utilities.
Initial release: March 4, 2000
AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is a modern image format derived from the AV1 video codec, developed by the Alliance for Open Media and specified in February 2019. The format leverages the intra-frame coding tools of AV1 — a royalty-free video codec backed by Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Netflix, and other major technology companies — to compress still images with substantially higher efficiency than JPEG, PNG, or even WebP. AVIF stores images in the HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) container, supporting both lossy and lossless compression, HDR (high dynamic range) with wide color gamuts up to 12-bit depth, alpha transparency, and animated sequences. At equivalent visual quality, AVIF files are typically 30-50% smaller than WebP and 50-70% smaller than JPEG, representing the largest compression improvement in mainstream image formats in over a decade. One advantage is exceptional compression efficiency — AVIF delivers visually indistinguishable images at dramatically lower file sizes, directly reducing bandwidth consumption and improving page load times for web content. The royalty-free licensing model provides another key strength: unlike HEIC/HEIF which relies on patent-encumbered HEVC, AVIF's AV1 foundation is free for anyone to implement without licensing fees. Browser support has reached broad adoption, with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all rendering AVIF natively. The format is rapidly gaining adoption for web images where quality-to-size ratio is paramount.
Initial release: February 8, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert TM2 to AVIF?

PlayStation 2 TIM2 images need specialized tools to view. A AVIF conversion makes those game textures accessible in any modern application.

What programs can open AVIF?

Chrome, Firefox, and Safari display AVIF natively. GIMP, Photoshop (recent versions), and IrfanView also support AVIF images.

Is the conversion from TM2 to AVIF lossless?

Some compression artifacts are possible since AVIF is a lossy format. Choosing maximum quality preserves visual fidelity as closely as possible.

Is TM2 to AVIF conversion fast?

Most TM2 images convert to AVIF within seconds. The exact time depends on the resolution and complexity of the source, but it is typically quick.

Does Convertio support batch TM2 to AVIF conversion?

Yes — upload multiple TM2 files in one session and convert them all to AVIF simultaneously. Batch processing saves time on repetitive tasks.

Does TM2 conversion preserve color accuracy?

The converter maps TM2 color data faithfully to AVIF. Output accuracy depends on the target format's color depth capabilities.