TIM

TIM is an image format commonly used in PlayStation games. It can usually be identified by .tim extension.

The value of the first four bytes of the TIM file is always 0x10000000.

Tools

PSicture

PSicture can search for the TIM images in any given file. Found images can be exported to .BMP format.

Noesis

Noesis allows your to convert TIM files into many standard image formats and includes a batch option. Also Noesis treats the black background in sprites as transparent.

List of games using the format

The list is not complete! Feel free to add other games that are known to use aforementioned format.

All of the following games are for PlayStation

• 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure
• Bubsy 3D
• Chiisana Oukoku Erutoria
• Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers/Quack Attack
• Fear Effect
• Hunter X Hunter: Ubawareta Aura Stone
• Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai II Limited
• Lord of Fist
• Magical Drop F: Daibouken Mo Rakujyanai!
• Mort the Chicken
• PaRappa the Rapper
• Schrodinger no Neko
• Tekken
• Um Jammer Lammy