What is an RPF file?
The RPF file is commonly associated with the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) game series, particularly with the PC version. These files are archives that contain various game data, such as models, textures, scripts, and other resources used by the game engine.
RPF File Format - More Information
In Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V), for example, .rpf files are used extensively to organize and store game assets. They are usually found within game’s installation directory in “update” or “x64” folders. These files are often encrypted or compressed to protect game’s assets and prevent easy modification by users.
Modding communities often work with .rpf files to create custom content, mods, or tweaks for game. Tools have been developed to extract, modify, and repack these files, allowing users to customize their GTA experience beyond what base game offers.
How to open RPF file?
To open .rpf files linked with Grand Theft Auto games, you’ll need to use a program like OpenIV. First, download and install OpenIV from its website. Once installed, locate folder where your GTA game is installed on your computer. Launch OpenIV and navigate to this game directory within program. In OpenIV, find specific .rpf file you want to open.
Double-click on the .rpf file to open it in OpenIV. Inside, you will see various game assets like models, textures, and scripts. You can extract files from the .rpf archive by right-clicking on them and selecting “Extract.” If you want to modify game, be cautious and back up files beforehand. You can make changes to files within the .rpf archive, but be mindful of potential consequences such as breaking game. After making any modifications, you can repack files into .rpf archive using OpenIV. Once you’re done, close OpenIV.
Here are the list of programs that can open RPF files.
- OpenIV (Free) for Windows
- SparkIV (Free) for Windows
