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What is Texture Convertor?

Texture Convertor 2 (TC2) is an application that can automatically convert figure textures from one format (or figure) to another. By using a plugin system, texture sets created for 3D figures can be converted either way between supported figures.

Based on the very popular Universal Texture Convertor (UTC), the developers have taken the features that made UTC great, improved on them, and simplified the interface to create a easy-to-use software tool that everyone in the Poser community should own. TC2 also has the ability to support the newer generation characters (like Daz3D's Victoria 4 figure). By using various complex algorithms, TC2 "renders" a new set of textures by shifting the texture parts around so that the new texture will fit the selected target figure. For example, you could use TC2 to convert your favorite Victoria 3 texture set to work on Victoria 4.

The conversion options depend on what plugins you have installed - TC2 will only convert to and from a figure plugin that you have installed.
TC2 Plugins come in families. The main family is obviously human figures, but in future it will expand to include various toon figures, clothing and possibly even animals. However, plugins can only be created for models that share the same structure, but different texture layout.
You can convert textures between any plugins belonging to the same family, so converting textures from Victoria 4 to the Millenium Horse would never be an option (no matter how much you'd like it).

Click through to our detailed info for some examples of textures converted to use on other figures.



goto DAZ Downloads TC2 2.0.4 Software Update
Supports Windows 2000, bug fixes, drag&drop texture files from explorer, custom file-naming pattern creation

* Updates are available in your DAZ Account Downloads

What do our Users Think?

"My first impression is that it is MUCH simpler to use than the previous version - a definite improvement! I look forward to putting this to very good use!"

"At first, I thought the main benefit would lie in transforming my V3 textures for use on my new V4 characters...that has been a wonderful benefit, for I have many older 'skins' that I still like the appearance of, and they really come alive on V4.
The unexpected benefit lies in the use of the newer, more sophisticated V4 textures on V3; now I have many V3 characters that I will not cease using."

"If it weren't for the high-quality conversions that TC2 creates for the V3 and V4 lines, I would never have been able to expand my older models into my new lines of work. I think the new rendering techniques and the high-resolution textures that emerge from a conversion process are worth every penny (or Lira, Mark, etc.)!"

"Texture Converter 2 is great -- fast, easy, and the results have been outstanding! I have been converting my favorite textures to be able to use across figure types, and the results have been beautiful!"

"Texture Converter 2 is great, easy to use utility. I recommend it to anyone with a large collection of figures and textures.
It's also a great way to test textures which you have created yourself."



Where Can I Get Texture Convertor 2?

TC2 is now available through the Daz 3D Marketplace. Check the latest version page for any plugin updates. This can also be done through the Texture Convertor application.




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