# Modding Tools

## RedEngine - WolvenKit

The open source CP77 lynchpin we all know and love, which is getting better with every bug you file!

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[WolvenKit](https://app.gitbook.com/o/-MP5ijqI11FeeX7c8-N8/s/-MP_ozZVx2gRZUPXkd4r/)
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## Text - Notepad++

{% embed url="<https://notepad-plus-plus.org/>" %}

## Hex - 010 Editor

{% content-ref url="modding-tools/modding-tools-archived/010-editor" %}
[010-editor](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/for-mod-creators-theory/modding-tools/modding-tools-archived/010-editor)
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## 3D Graphics

### Blender

Open Source 3D modelling

{% content-ref url="3d-modelling/blender-getting-started" %}
[blender-getting-started](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/for-mod-creators-theory/3d-modelling/blender-getting-started)
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#### See Also

[Blender Plugins and Scripts](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/for-mod-creators-theory/blender-scripts-and-plugins#blender)

### 3ds Max

{% embed url="<https://www.autodesk.com/products/3ds-max/overview>" %}

### Maya

{% embed url="<https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview>" %}

### Substance

{% embed url="<https://www.adobe.com/products/substance3d-painter.html>" %}

### Noesis

Convert .mesh files into a wide variety of other 3d file extensions (like GLB and FBX)

{% content-ref url="modding-tools/modding-tools-archived/noesis" %}
[noesis](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/for-mod-creators-theory/modding-tools/modding-tools-archived/noesis)
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## 2D Graphics

### Gimp

Open source Photoshop alternative.

{% embed url="<https://www.gimp.org/>" %}

### Krita

{% embed url="<https://krita.org/>" %}

### Paint.NET

Free 2D image software with alpha layer support - great for basic editing and preformatting of images to be used in Inkatlas files for UI etc.

{% embed url="<https://www.getpaint.net/>" %}

### Photoshop

{% embed url="<https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html>" %}

### MLSetupBuilder

Edit multilayered materials

{% content-ref url="modding-tools/mlsetup-builder" %}
[mlsetup-builder](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/for-mod-creators-theory/modding-tools/mlsetup-builder)
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## See Also

{% embed url="<https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/for-mod-creators-theory/modding-tools/blender-scripts-and-plugins>" %}

## Archived (legacy)

These tools are no longer maintained/supported

{% content-ref url="modding-tools/savegame-editor-cybercat" %}
[savegame-editor-cybercat](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/for-mod-creators-theory/modding-tools/savegame-editor-cybercat)
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