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'''PPL''' files are lightmaps ('''p'''er-'''p'''ixel '''l'''ighting) generated by [[VRAD]] for {{ent|prop_static}} models that have {{code|[[$lightmap|generatelightmaps]]}} enabled. Unlike brush lightmaps, PPL files are always 24-bit {{w|Standard dynamic range|SDR}} (plus an unused 8-bit alpha channel), even when the map is compiled in [[HDR]] mode.
'''PPL''' files are lightmaps ('''p'''er-'''p'''ixel '''l'''ighting) generated by [[VRAD]] for {{ent|prop_static}} models that have {{code|[[$lightmap|generatelightmaps]]}} enabled. Unlike brush lightmaps, PPL files are always 24-bit {{w|Standard dynamic range|SDR}} (plus an unused 8-bit alpha channel), even when the map is compiled in [[HDR]] mode.
A PPL file can be converted to uncompressed [[VTF]] (such as for use with {{ent|$lightmap}}) using [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/235121530609205249/797996930956656680/proptexelvtf.exe Ficool2's proptexelvtf.exe].


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[[Category:File formats]]

Revision as of 06:21, 10 January 2024

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(only in Source 2013 Multiplayer) (also in Garry's Mod)

PPL files are lightmaps (per-pixel lighting) generated by VRAD for prop_static models that have generatelightmaps enabled. Unlike brush lightmaps, PPL files are always 24-bit Wikipedia icon SDR (plus an unused 8-bit alpha channel), even when the map is compiled in HDR mode.

A PPL file can be converted to uncompressed VTF (such as for use with $lightmap) using Ficool2's proptexelvtf.exe.