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The Sims 1 uses 8-bit 256 color bitmaps (.BMP) for textures. .TGA files can also be used for creating transparent textures, but they tend to have rendering issues.

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Head Texture Size - 256x256

Body Texture Size - 256x256

Hand Texture Size - 64x64

The Sims 1 uses texture sizes common in games: 16x16, 32x32, 64x64, 128x128, 256x256, etc...
Models in The Sims are generally viewed from a distance, so very few reasons to go above 256x256 for the textures. Keeping smaller texture sizes is also kinder for computer performance.

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