Crowbar
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Source 2 Viewer
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| Fact | Crowbar | Source 2 Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Crowbar is a tool for modding GoldSource and Source Engine games. | Source 2 Viewer browses VPK archives and views, exports, and decompiles Source 2 assets such as maps, models, materials, textures, and sounds. |
| Support | The maker points users to its guides, tutorials, articles, reference materials, Discord modding channel, and Steam discussions for help. | The maker directs users to report issues and notes that reports with a file path and error message usually get looked at quickly. |
Crowbar plans
- CrowbarFree
Source 2 Viewer plans
- Source 2 ViewerFree
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Crowbar suits Windows users working with GoldSource or Source Engine game models, packages, or Workshop content. It is also relevant to modders who need batch model processing or package repacking.
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.