Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onWindows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Asset types3D models, textures, game packages, workshop content
- 4Game file formatsVPK, GMA, FPX, APK, Titanfall VPK
- 5Model formatsMDL, SMD, VTA
- 6Texture formatsBMP
- 7Batch extractionYes
- 8Archive repackingYes
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com, steamcommunity.com
Overview
Crowbar is ranked #13 of 24 in game asset extractors on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.
Crowbar plans and pricing
All plansCompared on game asset extractors
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Asset types
- 3D models, textures, game packages, workshop contentgithub.com
- Game file formats
- VPK, GMA, FPX, APK, Titanfall VPKgithub.com
- Model formats
- MDL, SMD, VTAgithub.com
- Texture formats
- BMPgithub.com
- Batch extraction
- Yesgithub.com
- Archive repacking
- Yesgithub.com
Facts
- Purpose
- Crowbar is a tool for modding GoldSource and Source Engine games.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Model workflows
- It can decompile, compile, and view GoldSource and Source models.steamcommunity.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Package files
- It can unpack, view, and search Valve VPK, Garry's Mod GMA, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines VPK, Tactical Intervention FPX, and Fairy Tale Busters APK packages.steamcommunity.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Workshop
- It can download items from Workshop and publish items to the Workshop for several games.steamcommunity.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Packaging
- It can pack folders into Valve VPK and Garry's Mod GMA package files.steamcommunity.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Decompile outputs
- The decompiler can recreate QC, reference and level of detail mesh SMD, physics mesh SMD, vertex animation VTA, bone animation SMD, and procedural bones VRD files.steamcommunity.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Batch processing
- Decompile and compile workflows support processing files in a selected folder and its subfolders.steamcommunity.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Windows requirements
- The requirements page states Windows XP or later and .NET Framework 4 are required.steamcommunity.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Build architecture
- The maker says public releases are built as Release x86 using Visual Basic in Visual Studio Community.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Game tool dependencies
- Model compiling requires the game's authoring tools or SDK and its own studiomdl.exe; model viewing requires authoring tools or an SDK and hlmv.exe.steamcommunity.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Workshop integration
- Crowbar 0.74 added Steam Workshop publishing support for Codename CURE, Entropy: Zero 2, FIREFIGHT RELOADED, Hunt Down The Freeman, JBMod, Military Conflict: Vietnam, and Wilson Chronicles.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker points users to its guides, tutorials, articles, reference materials, Discord modding channel, and Steam discussions for help.steamcommunity.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Source availability
- The Steam group links to source code, and the maker says source code has been available since version 0.19.steamcommunity.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Version
- The release page identifies Crowbar 0.74 as the latest release shown there, dated February 2023.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Game Asset Extractors in 2026#13 of 24
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Sources
- github.com/ZeqMacaw/Crowbar· checked 4 Oct 2026
- steamcommunity.com/groups/CrowbarTool· checked 4 Oct 2026
- steamcommunity.com/groups/CrowbarTool/discussions/0/540742· checked 4 Oct 2026
- github.com/ZeqMacaw/Crowbar/releases/tag/v0.74· checked 4 Oct 2026