openBRF - an editor for BRF files
⚪ Last updated 2013Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 82 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
OpenBRF a tool to edit resource files (BRF) Preview/import/exports everything: meshes, animations, skeletons, materials, textures, rigged meshes, collision bodies, hit-boxes etc. Fully compatible with M&B (any version) and Warband. Fast loading and startup. Multiple languages. (Somewhat) faithful previews. Direct edit of object values (e.g. flags). OpenSource. Lots of features and tools, from auto-computations of LODs to re-computation of normals with hard edges, auto-quadrangolation of collision objects, scan for module errors and inconsistency and search-in-module engine; rig meshes by example; auto-making of female versions of armours... and many, many more. Note: to access most functions, right click on the object(s) to be processed, in the list on the left. More info in the (on TW)
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contribute one? SeeopenBRF is a utility tool for editing BRF resource files, commonly used in Mount & Blade games. It supports preview, import, and export of all resource types including meshes. With 864 endorsements and over 23,000 downloads, it's a well-established editor for modders.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community staple for BRF editing (864 endorsements)
- Handles all resource types, not just meshes
- Proven track record with 23k+ downloads
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013, so may not support newer game versions
- No active updates for over a decade, potential compatibility issues
- May conflict with other modding tools that modify BRF files
For Mount & Blade modders who need a reliable BRF editor for custom models and resources. If you're into creating or modifying meshes, this is a must-have. Skip if you're just playing vanilla and don't mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Back up your BRF files before editing, as mistakes can corrupt them.
- Use the preview feature to verify your changes before exporting.
- Check the mod's forum thread for community tips on handling specific resource types.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mountandblade Mods
- Author
- mtarini
- Version
- 0.0.80e
- Downloads
- 23,234
- Endorsements
- 864
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 8/29/2009
- Updated
- 6/10/2013
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