TM2 to MNG Converter

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No Install Required

The entire TM2 to MNG conversion runs in your browser. No desktop software, no plugins — just upload and convert.

Multi-File Processing

Queue several TM2 files at once and convert them all to MNG simultaneously. Batch mode streamlines repetitive conversion work.

Simple Workflow

Upload TM2, pick MNG, download the result — the three-step process makes converting legacy formats effortless for anyone.

How to convert TM2 to MNG

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

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Choose mng 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 mng 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
MNG (Multiple-image Network Graphics) is an animation and multiple-image format designed as the animated counterpart to PNG, with its specification reaching version 1.0 on January 31, 2001. Developed by Glenn Randers-Pehrson and members of the PNG development community, MNG extends PNG's capabilities with support for frame-based animation sequences, slide shows, complex sprite overlays, and JNG (JPEG Network Graphics) frames for lossy compression of photographic content within the same container. An MNG file consists of a series of chunks (following PNG's chunk-based architecture): MHDR and MEND chunks bookend the datastream, with embedded PNG or JNG images as individual frames and control chunks (DEFI, FRAM, LOOP, ENDL, TERM, BACK, BASI, CLON, PAST, DISC, SHOW) directing playback timing, looping behavior, layer compositing, and memory management. The format supports both full-frame replacement and delta (difference) updates for efficient encoding of animations with static backgrounds, as well as object-based animation where sprites are defined once and repositioned across frames. One advantage is technical sophistication: MNG provides a level of animation control that GIF and APNG cannot match — frame-accurate timing, nested loops, conditional branches, interframe compression, and mixed lossy/lossless content within a single animation. The PNG-based foundation ensures lossless quality with full alpha transparency for each frame. MNG is supported by ImageMagick, GIMP, and various media players, though browser support was limited, which led to APNG's emergence as a simpler alternative for web animation.
Initial release: January 31, 2001

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert TM2 to MNG?

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

What programs can open MNG?

Firefox historically supported MNG animation. XnView, IrfanView, and ImageMagick can open and convert MNG multi-frame images.

Will I lose image quality converting TM2 to MNG?

Since MNG supports lossless storage, the pixel data carries over without degradation. The result faithfully represents the source TM2 image.

How long does TM2 to MNG conversion take?

Most TM2 images convert to MNG 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 MNG conversion?

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

Does TM2 conversion preserve color accuracy?

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