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{{VPKEdit|4}} is an open source MIT-licensed tool that can extract from, preview the contents of and write to {{ext|vpk|2}} archives, [[BSP (Source)|BSP]] paklumps, and many other pack file formats | {{VPKEdit|4}} is an open source MIT-licensed tool that can create, extract from, preview the contents of and write to {{ext|vpk|2}} archives, [[BSP (Source)|BSP]] paklumps, and many other pack file formats. | ||
It currently supports previewing text | It currently supports previewing text files, various image formats, WAV files, [[VTF]] files, [[MDL]] files, [[DMX]] files, and [[PPL]] files without having to extract the file from the archive. Incremental file operations like adding or removing files are supported for all formats. Packed text files can be edited directly within the tool, packed [[VICE]]-encrypted files can be decrypted, and packed files can be encrypted with [[VICE]], all without creating a single file on disk. As of version 4.3 its feature set is a superset of {{GCFScape|4}}'s, and migration from that tool is strongly encouraged. | ||
Since previewing files proved to be such a popular feature, loose files and folders can also be opened directly in the tool to preview their contents without needing to put them in a pack file. | |||
The {{VPKEdit|4}} tool is powered by an open-source library called <code>sourcepp</code>, written in C++20 and also under the MIT license. | The {{VPKEdit|4}} tool is powered by an open-source library called <code>sourcepp</code>, written in C++20 and also under the MIT license. | ||
A CLI version called <code>vpkeditcli</code> replicates the behavior of the Valve <code>vpk</code> CLI tool, with extra features like incremental modification of pack files | A CLI version called <code>vpkeditcli</code> replicates the behavior of the Valve <code>vpk</code> CLI tool, with extra features like incremental modification of pack files and support for working with other formats besides VPKs. | ||
== Requires == | == Requires == | ||
At minimum, it requires Windows | At minimum, it requires Windows 7 64-bit, or a modern version of Linux. Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 users must use the compatibility build, which uses a custom version of Qt that still works on those operating systems. | ||
== Installation == | == Installation == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
*[https://github.com/craftablescience/VPKEdit GitHub | *[https://github.com/craftablescience/VPKEdit GitHub Repository] | ||
*[https://github.com/craftablescience/VPKEdit/releases Downloads] | *[https://github.com/craftablescience/VPKEdit/releases Downloads] | ||
Revision as of 21:46, 28 September 2024
VPKEdit is an open source MIT-licensed tool that can create, extract from, preview the contents of and write to vpk archives, BSP paklumps, and many other pack file formats.
It currently supports previewing text files, various image formats, WAV files, VTF files, MDL files, DMX files, and PPL files without having to extract the file from the archive. Incremental file operations like adding or removing files are supported for all formats. Packed text files can be edited directly within the tool, packed VICE-encrypted files can be decrypted, and packed files can be encrypted with VICE, all without creating a single file on disk. As of version 4.3 its feature set is a superset of 
GCFScape's, and migration from that tool is strongly encouraged.
Since previewing files proved to be such a popular feature, loose files and folders can also be opened directly in the tool to preview their contents without needing to put them in a pack file.
The VPKEdit tool is powered by an open-source library called sourcepp, written in C++20 and also under the MIT license.
A CLI version called vpkeditcli replicates the behavior of the Valve vpk CLI tool, with extra features like incremental modification of pack files and support for working with other formats besides VPKs.
Requires
At minimum, it requires Windows 7 64-bit, or a modern version of Linux. Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 users must use the compatibility build, which uses a custom version of Qt that still works on those operating systems.
Installation
Simply download the tool from the latest release link below, and either run the installer or save the standalone version to a convenient location.
The installer will automatically register supported extensions with the VPKEdit application, and deregister the extensions when it is uninstalled.
Gallery
VPKEdit with a VPK and an MDL preview open in wireframe mode
VPKEdit with a VPK and an MDL preview open in shaded textured mode
VPKEdit with a BSP and a VTF preview open
The command-line version of VPKEdit
External links
See also
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