TM2 to RB Converter

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Fast Conversion

TM2 to RB processing completes in seconds for typical image sizes. Cloud infrastructure keeps turnaround times consistently short.

Any Device Works

Convert TM2 to RB from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone. Any device with a modern browser and internet connection works.

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Uploaded TM2 images and converted RB results are automatically purged — originals immediately, outputs within 24 hours.

How to convert TM2 to RB

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

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Choose rb 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 rb 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
RB is the native ebook format of the Rocket eBook, one of the first commercially available dedicated e-reading devices, developed by NuvoMedia and released in October 1998. Founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning — who later co-founded Tesla Motors — NuvoMedia designed the Rocket eBook as a handheld device with a reflective LCD screen, capable of storing approximately ten books in its internal memory. The RB format packages HTML-based content along with embedded images, metadata, and a table of contents into a single binary container optimized for the device's limited hardware. Content was purchased and downloaded through NuvoMedia's RocketLibrarian desktop software. A notable advantage of the format was its early support for bookmarking, annotation, dictionary lookups, and adjustable font sizing — features now standard on modern e-readers but revolutionary in the late 1990s. The Rocket eBook demonstrated viable commercial demand for dedicated reading devices, paving the way for subsequent platforms from Sony, Amazon, and others. NuvoMedia was acquired by Gemstar-TV Guide International in 2000, which discontinued the device line in 2003. While RB files are largely a historical curiosity today, they can be converted to modern formats using ebook management tools, and the format remains significant as a pioneering chapter in the evolution of digital reading.
Developer: NuvoMedia
Initial release: 1998

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert TM2 to RB?

TM2 is a console-only format with no desktop viewer support. Converting to RB frees PS2 assets for creative reuse and archival.

What programs can open RB?

RocketBook readers and Calibre open RB ebooks. This legacy format was designed for the original NuvoMedia Rocket eBook device.

Is the conversion from TM2 to RB lossless?

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

How quickly can I convert TM2 to RB?

The process is fast — cloud-based processing handles TM2 to RB conversion in seconds for standard-sized images, even on slower connections.

Does Convertio support batch TM2 to RB conversion?

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