# Replacing Textures for Mod Vehicles
## **Summary**
**Published: Dec 11 2024 by SDH0**\
**Last documented edit: Dec 11 2024 by** [mana vortex](https://app.gitbook.com/u/NfZBoxGegfUqB33J9HXuCs6PVaC3 "mention")
This guide will teach you how to replace textures on a modded vehicle.
## Prerequisites
* [ ] A Wolvenkit Project (see[WolvenKit Projects #Create a new WolvenKit mod project](https://app.gitbook.com/s/-MP_ozZVx2gRZUPXkd4r/wolvenkit-app/usage/wolvenkit-projects#create-a-new-wolvenkit-mod-project "mention"))\
Make sure to call it something like `###_projectname`, so that it loads [before](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/for-mod-users/users-modding-cyberpunk-2077/load-order) the existing mod
* [ ] A texture (.png) for replacing
## Changing the texture
### 1. Finding the file in the mod
Switch the [Asset Browser](https://app.gitbook.com/s/-MP_ozZVx2gRZUPXkd4r/wolvenkit-app/editor/asset-browser) to the [Mod Browser](https://app.gitbook.com/s/-MP_ozZVx2gRZUPXkd4r/wolvenkit-app/editor/asset-browser#mod-browser):
Now, use the [Wolvenkit Search](https://app.gitbook.com/s/-MP_ozZVx2gRZUPXkd4r/wolvenkit-app/usage/wolvenkit-search-finding-files) to find the texture that you want to replace.\
\&#xNAN;*(I'm going to replace the Livery texture on my Miura)*
* Textures have the file extension `.xbm`
* You can filter the list on the left by file name, or browse the list on the left until you have found the right mod. \\
## 2. Adding the required files
{% hint style="info" %}
The files you need are different from mod to mod. However, you need at least the `.xbm` with the actual texture.
{% endhint %}
In the example, I will also add the `.mi` ([material instance](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/for-mod-creators-theory/files-and-what-they-do/file-formats/materials/re-using-materials-.mi)). This file holds the texture's properties (like its path). By adding the .mi file, you can customize the decal even further.
Add the files to your mod by double-clicking them.
### 3. Exporting the texture
After adding the texture, you can now [export it to .png](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/modding-guides/textures-and-luts/images-importing-editing-exporting).
The resulting texture will show up in your project's [`raw` folder](https://app.gitbook.com/s/-MP_ozZVx2gRZUPXkd4r/wolvenkit-app/editor/project-explorer#raw) (use the `source` tab to see all project files)
### 4. Overwriting the texture
Click the yellow folder shape next to the `.png` file to open the Windows Explorer.\\
Now replace the .png with the picture that you want:
{% hint style="warning" %}
The file name must be the same
{% endhint %}
### 5. Importing the texture
Now [import your texture](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/textures-and-luts/images-importing-editing-exporting#importing-a-texture) back into the `.xbm.`
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{% hint style="success" %}
You can see in the project explorer that your texture has been replaced
{% endhint %}
### 6. Testing your mod
[Install your mod](https://app.gitbook.com/s/-MP_ozZVx2gRZUPXkd4r/wolvenkit-app/menu/toolbar#install-and-launch) and launch the game.
{% hint style="info" %}
You can use the **Install and Launch** button to do both at once!
{% endhint %}
If you spawn the car, you will now see that the texture has changed!
{% hint style="info" %}
If you want to share your texture edit, you can do so by sharing the installed .archive.
{% endhint %}
