NWN Pics to .jpg or other easier to read formats

[miltonyorkcastle]

yeah, so, I see many have their char pics as their pic for the forums, and I was wondering, how do I convert (what software do I need) the NWN picture format (can't recall its extension right now and not on my own pc to check) into a .jpg or something equally as readable by picture viewing software?

[s0ulz]

I use IrfanView... allows easy converting and editing.

[Marswipp]

The GIMP can view *.tga (Targa) files and save them, not to mention in other image formats, too.

[regnus]

I use XnView.

[miltonyorkcastle]

so the GIMP is what?.....  I think you are saying if I upload the file here this forum site will show it as a picture....  correct me if I am completely confused... no, wait... I am confused, just explain it to me =P

[Marswipp]

http://www.gimp.org/ should give you all the information you want, and more.

[Talan Va'lash]

To use an NWN pic for your forum avatar

Step 1 - Find the NWN pic you want to use (.tga is the extension)

Step 2 - Find an image editing program that can open .tga's, save .jpg's, and crop/resize images  (there are lots)

Step 3 - Open the tga in said program and make it smaller, set the width of the image to 60 pixels or so, and set the height to whatever makes the proportions correct.

Step 4 - Save edited images as a jpg

Step 5 - Go to preferences on the forums and upload a profile image, then choose the jpg you just made


-TV

[miltonyorkcastle]

heh, I got all that Talan.  I just need to know what software to use.  there are lots as you say, so I'm looking for the 'recommended'  

[miltonyorkcastle]

oh, and checking out the offered suggestions now.  thanks to those that made the suggestions.