AssetRipper
6.6#3 in game asset extractorsFrom $10 a monthFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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Source 2 Viewer
6.9#2 in game asset extractorsFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | AssetRipper | Source 2 Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | AssetRipper is an analysis tool for game developers. | Source 2 Viewer browses VPK archives and views, exports, and decompiles Source 2 assets such as maps, models, materials, textures, and sounds. |
| Support | The project has a dedicated Discord server for development. | The maker directs users to report issues and notes that reports with a file path and error message usually get looked at quickly. |
AssetRipper plans
- AssetRipper FreeFree
- AssetRipper Premium$10 a month
Source 2 Viewer plans
- Source 2 ViewerFree
Pick AssetRipper if…
It suits game developers analyzing Unity game files or exporting assets into Unity projects and external viewing workflows. Users needing DirectX shader decompilation need Windows.
Pick Source 2 Viewer if…
It suits people exploring, extracting, or converting assets from Source 2 game files, including users who want to work with exports in Blender, Unity, or Unreal Engine. Developers can also use the command-line utility or ValveResourceFormat library to handle resource files programmatically.