Rusted PackFile Manager
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Source 2 Viewer
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| Fact | Rusted PackFile Manager | Source 2 Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | RPFM opens, inspects, edits and saves Total War Pack files, with editors for tables, localisation, scripts, animations, models and other formats. | 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 directs users to its manual and a modding community Discord 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. |
Rusted PackFile Manager plans
- MIT LicenseFree
Source 2 Viewer plans
- Source 2 ViewerFree
Pick Rusted PackFile Manager if…
RPFM suits Total War modders who need to inspect or edit game Pack files, databases, localisation, or other supported formats. Rust developers may also use its published libraries in other projects.
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.