TM2 to FAX Converter

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Simple Workflow

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

No Install Required

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

Server-Side Speed

Heavy lifting happens in the cloud — your device resources are untouched while TM2 images are processed into FAX format.

How to convert TM2 to FAX

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

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Choose fax 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 fax 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
FAX is a generic image file extension associated with facsimile transmission formats standardized by the ITU-T (formerly CCITT), with the underlying Group 3 compression standard ratified in 1980. FAX files typically contain monochrome (1-bit, black and white) image data compressed using the Modified Huffman (MH) encoding defined in ITU-T Recommendation T.4, which assigns variable-length codes to run lengths of consecutive white or black pixels along each scanline. The standard resolution for Group 3 fax is 204x98 dpi (normal mode) or 204x196 dpi (fine mode), reflecting the capabilities of thermal and laser fax machines of the era. FAX files encountered digitally are often raw Group 3 encoded bitstreams or TIFF wrappers with CCITT Group 3 compression (TIFF compression tag 3). The Group 3 encoding scheme is highly efficient for typical business documents — pages with mostly white space and black text — achieving compression ratios of 10:1 to 20:1 compared to uncompressed bitmaps. One advantage is universal fax system compatibility: Group 3 encoding is the mandatory baseline for all fax machines worldwide, meaning FAX files contain data in exactly the format transmitted over telephone lines, preserving the original fax data without transcoding losses. The format's role in business communications history provides another dimension — billions of fax transmissions using this encoding moved legal documents, medical records, and business correspondence for decades, and archived FAX files represent an important documentary record. FAX images can be viewed and converted using LibreOffice, ImageMagick, GIMP, and standard document management systems.
Developer: ITU-T
Initial release: 1980

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert TM2 to FAX?

TM2 textures exist only within PS2 game data. Converting to FAX extracts those assets into a standard format for modding or preservation.

What programs can open FAX?

Fax viewer software, IrfanView, and GIMP handle Group 3 fax images. Windows Fax and Scan can also display this format natively.

Does TM2 to FAX preserve quality?

The conversion keeps your image data intact — FAX does not introduce compression artifacts, ensuring the output matches the original closely.

Is TM2 to FAX conversion fast?

Most TM2 images convert to FAX 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 FAX conversion?

Absolutely. Add several TM2 images at once, set FAX as the output, and the converter processes them all in parallel for maximum efficiency.

How is TM2 different from TIM?

TM2 (TIM2) is the PlayStation 2 evolution of TIM, supporting higher color depths and more features than the original PS1 format.