PNG to TIM

Looking to convert PNG to TIM? Here's the honest answer — and what works instead.

We don't create TIM files — it's a legacy format that's effectively read-only. Here's what to convert to instead.

Why PNG to TIM isn't offered

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TIM is legacy and read-only here

TIM is the PlayStation 1 texture image format. It can usually be opened and converted from, but it's long obsolete, so there's no modern encoder to create new TIM files.

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Convert to a current format

For a file that opens everywhere, convert your PNG to JPG, TIFF or WEBP instead.

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Format details

PNG is a lossless raster format with full transparency. It keeps every pixel intact, making it ideal for logos, icons, screenshots and graphics with sharp edges.

Full namePortable Network Graphics
Developed byPNG Development Group
Released1996
Extension.png
MIME typeimage/png
TransparencyYes

PNG opens in every browser and image viewer, plus Photoshop, GIMP, Preview and Photos.

TIM is the original PlayStation texture format, storing sprites and 3D textures in the console's specific palette and memory layout.

Full namePlayStation TIM Image
Developed bySony
Released1994
Extension.tim
MIME typeimage/tim
TransparencyVaries

TIM opens in emulation and game-modding tools like TIM viewers; convert to PNG to edit normally.

Frequently asked questions

Not here — TIM is a legacy format with no modern encoder. We can often read TIM as a source, but for output use a current format like JPG, TIFF or WEBP.

PNG converts to JPG, TIFF or WEBP — free, no sign-up, no watermark.