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| − | '''BFRES''' is a common archival format for the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo Switch]] that can contain models, textures, and animation data. | + | '''BFRES''' is a common archival format for the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo Switch]] that can contain models, textures, and animation data. It is also a file format used in two of Nintendo's game engines: LunchPack and NintendoWare Bezel Engine (the latter of which renames BFRES' file extension to "FMDB"). |
| − | == Ripping Tools == | + | ==Ripping Tools== |
There are a few tools around that can open up BFRES files and extract its contents. | There are a few tools around that can open up BFRES files and extract its contents. | ||
===Switch Toolbox=== | ===Switch Toolbox=== | ||
| − | Switch Toolbox is an open-source tool that can open, view, extract, and/or edit most data found in a BFRES files. It can export BFRES data to more common file formats such as '''[[OBJ]]''', '''[[DAE]]''', '''[[FBX]]''' (models), and '''[[PNG]]''' (sprites/textures) files. | + | Switch Toolbox is an open-source tool that can open, view, extract, and/or edit a wide variety of file formats (listed on the GitHub page), including most data found in a BFRES files. It can export BFRES data to more common file formats such as '''[[OBJ]]''', '''[[DAE]]''', '''[[FBX]]''' (models), and '''[[PNG]]''' (sprites/textures) files. Switch Toolbox can be downloaded [https://github.com/KillzXGaming/Switch-Toolbox here]. |
==Compression Formats== | ==Compression Formats== | ||
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* '''SZS''': A secondary, often-compressed format used for Nintendo's games. Switch Toolbox can be used to open these. | * '''SZS''': A secondary, often-compressed format used for Nintendo's games. Switch Toolbox can be used to open these. | ||
* '''BEA''': A common compression format used in games that run on NintendoWare Bezel Engine on the Nintendo Switch and [[Nintendo Switch 2]](?). Switch Toolbox can be used to open them. | * '''BEA''': A common compression format used in games that run on NintendoWare Bezel Engine on the Nintendo Switch and [[Nintendo Switch 2]](?). Switch Toolbox can be used to open them. | ||
| − | * '''NARC''': A compression format used in the ''Mario'' sports games. Switch Toolbox can be used to open them. A [https:// | + | * '''NARC''': A compression format used in the ''Mario'' sports games. Switch Toolbox can be used to open them. A [https://github.com/RandomTBush/RTB-QuickBMS-Scripts/blob/master/Decompression/MTUS-Decompress.bms QuickBMS script], written by Random Talking Bush, can decompress them as well. |
* '''CMP''': A compression format commonly used in ''Kirby'' games. Switch Toolbox can open them, although some CMP-compressed files (such as the ones from ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'') will need to be decompressed with [https://github.com/RandomTBush/RTB-QuickBMS-Scripts/blob/master/Decompression/KirbyRC-Unpacker.bms this QuickBMS script], written by Random Talking Bush, before they can be opened in Switch Toolbox. | * '''CMP''': A compression format commonly used in ''Kirby'' games. Switch Toolbox can open them, although some CMP-compressed files (such as the ones from ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'') will need to be decompressed with [https://github.com/RandomTBush/RTB-QuickBMS-Scripts/blob/master/Decompression/KirbyRC-Unpacker.bms this QuickBMS script], written by Random Talking Bush, before they can be opened in Switch Toolbox. | ||
* '''FZIP''': A compression format used in ''[[Game & Wario]]''. Switch Toolbox can be used to open them. A [https://mega.nz/file/zl5GHZpB#V7qzttHHsYJw1mCoylGaSmAawWqZfmjz4vCIB2N4aPA QuickBMS script], written by Random Talking Bush, can decompress them as well. | * '''FZIP''': A compression format used in ''[[Game & Wario]]''. Switch Toolbox can be used to open them. A [https://mega.nz/file/zl5GHZpB#V7qzttHHsYJw1mCoylGaSmAawWqZfmjz4vCIB2N4aPA QuickBMS script], written by Random Talking Bush, can decompress them as well. | ||
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BFRES is a common archival format for the Wii U and Nintendo Switch that can contain models, textures, and animation data. It is also a file format used in two of Nintendo's game engines: LunchPack and NintendoWare Bezel Engine (the latter of which renames BFRES' file extension to "FMDB").
Contents
Ripping Tools
There are a few tools around that can open up BFRES files and extract its contents.
Switch Toolbox
Switch Toolbox is an open-source tool that can open, view, extract, and/or edit a wide variety of file formats (listed on the GitHub page), including most data found in a BFRES files. It can export BFRES data to more common file formats such as OBJ, DAE, FBX (models), and PNG (sprites/textures) files. Switch Toolbox can be downloaded here.
Compression Formats
- None: The files have no compression and can work right away.
- SZS: A secondary, often-compressed format used for Nintendo's games. Switch Toolbox can be used to open these.
- BEA: A common compression format used in games that run on NintendoWare Bezel Engine on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2(?). Switch Toolbox can be used to open them.
- NARC: A compression format used in the Mario sports games. Switch Toolbox can be used to open them. A QuickBMS script, written by Random Talking Bush, can decompress them as well.
- CMP: A compression format commonly used in Kirby games. Switch Toolbox can open them, although some CMP-compressed files (such as the ones from Kirby and the Rainbow Curse) will need to be decompressed with this QuickBMS script, written by Random Talking Bush, before they can be opened in Switch Toolbox.
- FZIP: A compression format used in Game & Wario. Switch Toolbox can be used to open them. A QuickBMS script, written by Random Talking Bush, can decompress them as well.
- LZARC: A compression format used in Paper Mario: Color Splash. Switch Toolbox can be used to open them.
- CX: A compression format used in Pokémon Rumble U. There is a QuickBMS script written by Random Talking Bush that can decompresss them.
- 42: A compressed archive file used in Mario Golf: Super Rush. There are a few Python scripts available that can extract its contents.
List of games that use the format
Wii U
| Name | Version | Compression | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Crossing Plaza | 3.4.0.1 | SZS | |
| Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker | 3.5.0.3 | SZS | |
| Game & Wario | 3.2.0.1 | FZIP | |
| Kirby and the Rainbow Curse | 3.5.0.2 | CMP | |
| Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games | 3.2.0.1 | None | |
| Mario Kart 8 | 3.0.4.4 | SZS | Some files are not compressed |
| Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash | 3.5.0.3 | NARC | |
| New Super Luigi U | 3.0.0.1 | SZS | |
| New Super Mario Bros. U | 3.0.0.1 | SZS | |
| Nintendo Land | 3.0.0.1 | SZS | |
| Paper Mario: Color Splash | 3.5.0.3 | LZ | |
| Pokémon Rumble U | 3.2.0.1 | CX | |
| Pikmin 3 | 3.2.0.1 | SZS | |
| Pushmo World | 3.4.0.2 | None | |
| Rodea The Sky Soldier | 3.4.0.2 | None | |
| Splatoon | 3.5.0.3 | SZS | |
| Super Mario 3D World | 3.4.0.2 | SZS | |
| Super Mario Maker | 3.5.0.3 | SZS | |
| Tank! Tank! Tank! | 3.0.0.1 | LZSS and ARC | |
| The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | 4.5.0.3 | SZS | File extensions are SBFRES instead of SZS |
| The Legend of Zelda: Wind Walker HD | 3.4.0.1 | SZS | Jpeg.bfres is compressed in an SARC archive and labeled as version 3.4.0.0 |
| Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE | 3.5.0.2 | CPK and APAK | |
| Wii Sports Club | 3.3.0.1 | Z | |
| Wii U System Bios | 3.0.0.1 | SZS | System Transfer files are labeled as version 3.5.0.2 |
| Yoshi's Woolly World | 3.5.0.2 / 3.5.0.3 | GFA | There are a couple uncompressed BFRES files, at least one BFRES file in the test folder is labeled as version 3.3.0.1 |
Nintendo Switch
This list is not complete and future Nintendo Switch games may use BFRES; feel free to add any game that uses the aforementioned format.
