# Replacing Textures for Mod Vehicles

## **Summary**

**Published: Dec 11 2024 by SDH0**\
**Last documented edit: Dec 11 2024 by** [mana vortex](mailto:undefined)

This guide will teach you how to replace textures on a modded vehicle.

## Prerequisites

* [ ] A Wolvenkit Project (see[WolvenKit Projects](https://wiki.redmodding.org/wolvenkit/wolvenkit-app/usage/wolvenkit-projects#create-a-new-wolvenkit-mod-project))\
  Make sure to call it something like `###_projectname`, so that it loads [before](/cyberpunk-2077-modding/for-mod-users/users-modding-cyberpunk-2077/load-order.md) the existing mod
* [ ] A texture (.png) for replacing

## Changing the texture

### 1. Finding the file in the mod

Switch the [Asset Browser](https://wiki.redmodding.org/wolvenkit/wolvenkit-app/editor/asset-browser) to the [Mod Browser](https://wiki.redmodding.org/wolvenkit/wolvenkit-app/editor/asset-browser#mod-browser):

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Now, use the [Wolvenkit Search](https://wiki.redmodding.org/wolvenkit/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. \\

<figure><img src="/files/3Sbf2kfCeZIkyIDceZUG" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## 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](/cyberpunk-2077-modding/for-mod-creators-theory/files-and-what-they-do/file-formats/materials/re-using-materials-.mi.md)). 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.

<figure><img src="/files/xNrt52IgU6f9PgEMcyxG" alt=""><figcaption><p><br></p></figcaption></figure>

### 3. Exporting the texture

After adding the texture, you can now [export it to .png](/cyberpunk-2077-modding/modding-guides/textures-and-luts/images-importing-editing-exporting.md).

<figure><img src="/files/6gBnU7FNs2sErNEfMVfi" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/s66oowD2c5mrPoNvbHvO" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

The resulting texture will show up in your project's [`raw` folder](https://wiki.redmodding.org/wolvenkit/wolvenkit-app/editor/project-explorer#raw) (use the `source` tab to see all project files)

<figure><img src="/files/D9r1VliOnYHAGC9JQflO" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### 4. Overwriting the texture

Click the yellow folder shape next to the `.png` file to open the Windows Explorer.\\

<figure><img src="/files/wl8YnhpS1qEqPhLJDzmp" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Now replace the .png with the picture that you want:

{% hint style="warning" %}
The file name must be the same
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/dulldWKsVJ6528dWPJyc" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### 5. Importing the texture

Now [import your texture](/cyberpunk-2077-modding/modding-guides/textures-and-luts/images-importing-editing-exporting.md#importing-a-texture) back into the `.xbm.`

<figure><img src="/files/RznnTNGvaG8NBADPwgpU" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/8S7Y14wbImuK6Lr7GOC0" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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![](/files/cs8AJzgP4FfsRa09j99I)\\

{% hint style="success" %}
You can see in the project explorer that your texture has been replaced
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/6DNgA6WW36JZ5Q7coyUD" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### 6. Testing your mod

[Install your mod](https://wiki.redmodding.org/wolvenkit/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!

<figure><img src="/files/Jt65yBWfSC05HvyjTdHs" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
If you want to share your texture edit, you can do so by sharing the installed .archive.
{% endhint %}


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