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About the TIM format
TIM — PlayStation 1 TIM Image
TIM is the native texture format for the original Sony PlayStation (PS1) console, designed to match the PlayStation GPU's VRAM layout. TIM files store texture data used by PS1 games and are widely used in PS1 game development, modding, and emulation communities.
Common uses
- PS1 game texture modding and replacement
- PlayStation 1 game development assets
- Emulator and game archiving workflows
- Converting PS1 game graphics to modern formats
About the SIXEL format
SIXEL — DEC SIXEL Graphics
SIXEL is a graphics format developed by DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation) for use in terminals and printers. It encodes bitmap images as a series of six-pixel-high bands transmitted as printable ASCII characters, and has seen a resurgence in modern terminal emulators.
Common uses
- Modern terminal emulator image display
- DEC terminal and VT-series printer output
- SSH session image viewing
- Converting images for terminal display
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Free accounts can convert files up to 25 MB. Pro accounts up to 100 MB.
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Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour on the free plan, 24 hours on Pro.
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