Ninja Ripper
5.7#17 in game asset extractorsWindows
VisitNinja Ripper vs Source 2 Viewer
Source 2 Viewer
6.9#2 in game asset extractorsFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Ninja Ripper | Source 2 Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Ninja Ripper extracts 3D game geometry, models, textures, and shaders for exploration in 3D editors. | Source 2 Viewer browses VPK archives and views, exports, and decompiles Source 2 assets such as maps, models, materials, textures, and sounds. |
| Support | The FAQ directs users to Discord for help and says community help is free, though users may need to wait. | The maker directs users to report issues and notes that reports with a file path and error message usually get looked at quickly. |
Ninja Ripper plans
- Support€1.10 a month
- Patreon membershipzł5 a month
- Access to the latest version€5.50 a month
Source 2 Viewer plans
- Source 2 ViewerFree
Pick Ninja Ripper if…
It suits Windows users researching game areas and extracting assets for supported editors. Users should understand the beta status, browser limitations, and online-game anti-cheat warning.
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.