Convert REZ to ERF

Understanding rez and erf file formats

REZ files are commonly used as resource archive files in video games, particularly those developed by Monolith Productions. These files typically contain game assets such as textures, sounds, models, and scripts, bundled together for efficient loading and management by the game engine.

ERF (Encapsulated Resource File) is a file format used primarily by BioWare games, such as Neverwinter Nights and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. ERF files serve as containers for various game resources, including models, textures, scripts, and other assets, allowing for easy distribution and modding.

How to convert rez to erf

Direct conversion between REZ and ERF formats is not natively supported by most software, as these formats are specific to different game engines and have unique internal structures. To convert assets from a REZ file to an ERF file, you typically need to:

1. Extract the contents of the REZ file using a dedicated extractor.
2. Prepare the extracted assets (such as textures, models, or scripts) for compatibility with the target game engine.
3. Repackage the assets into an ERF file using an ERF creation tool.

Recommended software for conversion

• Dragon UnPACKer: A versatile tool for extracting resources from various game archive formats, including REZ. Use File → Open to load your REZ file and extract its contents.
• Neverwinter Nights ERF Toolset: Provided with the Neverwinter Nights Aurora Toolset, this allows you to create and manage ERF files. Use File → New to start a new ERF archive and add your prepared assets.

Note: You may need to convert or adapt the extracted assets to ensure compatibility with the ERF format and the target game engine.

Summary

While there is no direct one-step converter from REZ to ERF, you can extract assets from a REZ file and repackage them into an ERF file using specialized tools. Dragon UnPACKer and the Neverwinter Nights ERF Toolset are recommended for this process.