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VPKEdit

Ch 096.8of 24 Game Asset Extractors
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Asset typesaudio, text files, KeyValues files, images, Source 1 textures, Source 1 models, Source 1 DMX files
  4. 4Game file formats007, APK, BEE PACK, BMZ, BSP, FGP, FPX, GCF, GMA, HOG, OL, ORE, PAK, PCK, PK3, PK4, PKZ, SIN, VPK, VPP, WAD, XZP, ZIP
  5. 5Model formatsMDL, DMX
  6. 6Texture formatsSource 1 textures, VTF, XTF
  7. 7Batch extractionYes
  8. 8Command-line supportYes
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

VPKEdit is ranked #9 of 24 in game asset extractors on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.

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Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Asset types
audio, text files, KeyValues files, images, Source 1 textures, Source 1 models, Source 1 DMX filesgithub.com
Game file formats
007, APK, BEE_PACK, BMZ, BSP, FGP, FPX, GCF, GMA, HOG, OL, ORE, PAK, PCK, PK3, PK4, PKZ, SIN, VPK, VPP, WAD, XZP, ZIPgithub.com
Model formats
MDL, DMXgithub.com
Texture formats
Source 1 textures, VTF, XTFgithub.com
Batch extraction
Yesgithub.com
Command-line support
Yesgithub.com
Archive repacking
Yesgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
VPKEdit is an open source, MIT-licensed CLI and GUI tool for creating, extracting, previewing, and writing several pack file formats.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Formats
It supports formats including VPK, PAK, ZIP, WAD, BSP, GMA, and PCK, with create, read, and write capabilities varying by format.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Previews
It can preview audio, text, KeyValues, images, Source 1 textures, models, and DMX files inside pack files without extracting them.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Editing
Users can add or remove files and folders in writable packs, edit text files inside them, and extract content from readable packs.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
VPK versions
The tool can switch the version of an existing VPK.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Command line
A separate application named vpkeditcli provides a command-line interface and has no external dependencies.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Windows
VPKEdit is available for Windows 7 and later.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
macOS
VPKEdit is available for macOS on arm64.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Linux
VPKEdit has native Linux builds and is packaged for Arch, Debian, Fedora, and NixOS, with standalone builds also available.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Translations
The user interface lists translations including Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Integration boundary
The project says it targets GoldSrc and Source 1 and will not parse Source 2 file types, recommending Source 2 Viewer for Source 2 games.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Security
The project page identifies the tool as MIT-licensed but does not state security certifications or compliance claims.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support
The repository directs users to its installation guide for step-by-step installation instructions.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
File formats
It supports formats including VPK, ZIP, PAK, PCK, PK3, PK4, WAD, and BSP, with create, read, and write support varying by format.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Supported systems
The installation guide lists Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11 on x86_64, macOS on arm64, and Linux on x86_64.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Linux packages
Linux installation options include standalone builds and packages or repositories for Debian, Fedora, Arch, and NixOS.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Windows installation
Windows 10 and later users can install through WinGet, while manual installation offers standalone or installer releases; Windows 7 through 8.1 GUI users need the Compatibility version.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
macOS signing
The project says its macOS builds are not signed by Apple and require users to allow the application in Privacy & Security settings.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Source 2 limitation
The project states that VPKEdit targets GoldSrc and Source 1 and does not parse Source 2 file types.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support and contributions
The project accepts code and translation contributions through GitHub and POEditor, and directs users to a controls file for keyboard shortcuts.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Maker
The maker's site identifies Laura Lewis as @craftablescience and describes her work as tooling and other projects.craftable.science · 30 Sept 2026

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