BSA Browser (FOMM fork)
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 33 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Updated version with Fallout 4 support HERE
I'm gonna continue updates over there now.
Description
This is Fallout Mod Manager's BSA Browser as a stand-alone application that can be used without having to install Fallout 3 or New Vegas. It also offers some new features.
This application is open source and is available from GitHub: BSA_Browser
Features
- []Browse & extract file(s) from BSA[/]
[]Sort by folder, file name, file size, offset or extension[/]
[]Sort ascending or descending[/]
[]Filter files (optional Regex)[/]
- []Browse multiple . BSA files simultaneously[/]
[]Recent files[/]
[]Quick export (See Tools -> Options menu)[/]
[]Copy Path, Folder Path or File name[/]
Install & Uninstall
Use the provided installer.
Version History
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[]Fix "Header checksum illegal" error
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]Fix some out of range errors-
[]Fix missing DLL error
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[]Allow wild card in normal search
[]Add option for more columns (File size, offset, compressed)
[]Add shortcuts to open quick extract paths
[]Regex preference is now remembered
[]Search term will now appear red if it's invalid
[]Fix lag when searching, by adding a small delay
- []Fixed window appearing outside the screen's working area[/]
- []Add option to sort BSA directories
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]Add option to toggle maintaining folder structure when using "Extract" button[]Ctrl + A to select all list items[/]
[]Add currently shown files counter
[]Add ability to create custom quick extract paths
[]Show extracting progress in title
[]Improve folder browser dialog
[]Enable visual styles for Options list
[]Extract files straight to selected folder when using "Extract" button
[*]Fix font render
- []Add option to sort BSA directories
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[]Fix missing DLL error
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[]Fix "Header checksum illegal" error
- []Browse multiple . BSA files simultaneously[/]
BSA Browser (FOMM fork) is a standalone utility that extracts the BSA Browser tool from Fallout Mod Manager, making it available as a separate application. It is compatible with Skyrim as well as Fallout games. With over 3,000 endorsements and 65,000 downloads, it's a popular tool for modders who need to inspect and extract game archives.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,065 endorsements and 65k downloads
- No need to install full FOMM just to browse BSAs
- Works for both Fallout and Skyrim modders
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so may not support the latest game versions or archive formats
- As a utility, it's not for gameplay modding—just archive management
For mod authors and modders who need to peek inside BSA files to extract assets or check mod contents. Also handy for players who want to manually install mods by extracting archives. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is a tool, not a mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the latest version of the game's archive format supported; older tools may not read newer BSAs.
- Use this tool to extract textures or meshes for reference when creating your own mods.
- If you're modding Skyrim Special Edition, check if the BSA format is compatible—this tool predates SE.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- AlexxEG
- Version
- 1.4.2
- Downloads
- 65,553
- Endorsements
- 3,065
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 10/31/2014
- Updated
- 7/11/2016
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