OpenIV#
OpenIV is a powerful tool for modifying, creating and extracting internal files. It can be used to create .img and .rpf files, which can be useful for modloading or mod creation. You may also, very rarely, come across mods packaged in .oiv - this tool allows you to install them as well.
Installation#
- Download the installer.
- Install
OpenIVSetup.exe.
Usage#
- Open OpenIV.
- In the
Grand Theft Auto IVsection, click onWindows. - If requested, set the directory with the game files.
Be sure to back up your files before making any changes.
Extracting internal files
Locate them in explorer, double click to open, select the files you want to export and right click - Extract.... Or right click on an empty space and click Extract all....
Editing existing files
Locate them in explorer (mods usually give the structure to follow), double click to open, press Edit mode and modify the files as you wish - changes are saved automatically.
Creating archives
This might be useful for you if you're making a mod or trying to pack a mod for a modloader.
Click File - Create Archive and choose the type of the archive you need. After that, choose the directory where you want to save the archive and add and modify the files as you wish - changes are automatically saved.
SparkIV#
What's SparkIV?
SparkIV is an open source alternative to OpenIV. It's not as robust as OpenIV, but it does almost the same thing. I won't provide any usage or installation instructions, but feel free to check it out yourself.