MeltyTool
5.5#19 in game asset extractorsWindows
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Source 2 Viewer
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| Fact | MeltyTool | Source 2 Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Command line | The command-line tool can convert model files, and it automatically selects a plugin based on the input files. | A cross platform console application can export and decompile Source 2 resources similarly to the main application. |
| Limitations | The maintainer cautions that not all models in supported games are supported and exported models may not accurately reproduce every feature. | The maker documents that some data may be lost during export and that certain compiled-file data cannot be recovered if Valve’s compiler discarded it. |
| Purpose | MeltyTool is a multitool for viewing and extracting assets in bulk from various N64, GameCube, 3DS, and PC games. | Source 2 Viewer browses VPK archives and views, exports, and decompiles Source 2 assets such as maps, models, materials, textures, and sounds. |
MeltyTool plans
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Source 2 Viewer plans
- Source 2 ViewerFree
Pick MeltyTool if…
MeltyTool suits Windows users who want to inspect or batch-extract assets from its supported games. It may be useful to people working with model conversions and other listed game assets.
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.