Load a game’s AFS file (e.g., dt04.img in PES).
Return to AFS Explorer 3.7 and highlight the original file you exported. Right-click and choose . Select your newly edited asset.
The tool prompts the user to select a folder containing the new assets.
Because the format originated with Sega, many Dreamcast and arcade-ported PS2 titles use this storage method. Modders use the tool to extract texture files, scale them up using modern AI tools, and re-insert them for use in emulators like PCSX2. Step-by-Step Guide: How to Use AFS Explorer 3.7
Because AFS Explorer 3.7 is an older utility, it may occasionally crash on modern Windows 10 or Windows 11 systems. Running the program in Compatibility Mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 3) and executing it As Administrator typically resolves stability issues. The Legacy of a Romhacking Staple
: When prompted to rebuild because the new files are larger, click Yes .
Since this is legacy software, it is rarely hosted on official sites anymore. It is typically found in the "Tools" or "Utilities" sections of major modding communities (such as Evo-Web or PES forums).
: Open the specific .img or .afs file from your game directory (e.g., PES 2011/img ). Select Import : Navigate to Action → Import Folder .
: Some AFS structures use internal compression. AFS Explorer features built-in decompression modules to open files that would otherwise appear as unreadable garbage code. Step-by-Step Guide: Modding a Game with AFS Explorer 3.7
Replacing generic 3D meshes with real player faces.
Always take a volume dump ( vos dump ) before moving or deleting volumes. AFS Explorer does not have an automatic undo feature.
You can create, delete, move, clone, backup, and restore volumes using right-click menus.
Using AFS Explorer 3.7 is straightforward and easy. Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started:
If you'd like to explore this topic further, I can help you:
Edit the asset using your preferred software (such as changing a uniform kit color or editing an audio file).
Load a game’s AFS file (e.g., dt04.img in PES).
Return to AFS Explorer 3.7 and highlight the original file you exported. Right-click and choose . Select your newly edited asset.
The tool prompts the user to select a folder containing the new assets.
Because the format originated with Sega, many Dreamcast and arcade-ported PS2 titles use this storage method. Modders use the tool to extract texture files, scale them up using modern AI tools, and re-insert them for use in emulators like PCSX2. Step-by-Step Guide: How to Use AFS Explorer 3.7
Because AFS Explorer 3.7 is an older utility, it may occasionally crash on modern Windows 10 or Windows 11 systems. Running the program in Compatibility Mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 3) and executing it As Administrator typically resolves stability issues. The Legacy of a Romhacking Staple
: When prompted to rebuild because the new files are larger, click Yes .
Since this is legacy software, it is rarely hosted on official sites anymore. It is typically found in the "Tools" or "Utilities" sections of major modding communities (such as Evo-Web or PES forums).
: Open the specific .img or .afs file from your game directory (e.g., PES 2011/img ). Select Import : Navigate to Action → Import Folder .
: Some AFS structures use internal compression. AFS Explorer features built-in decompression modules to open files that would otherwise appear as unreadable garbage code. Step-by-Step Guide: Modding a Game with AFS Explorer 3.7
Replacing generic 3D meshes with real player faces.
Always take a volume dump ( vos dump ) before moving or deleting volumes. AFS Explorer does not have an automatic undo feature.
You can create, delete, move, clone, backup, and restore volumes using right-click menus.
Using AFS Explorer 3.7 is straightforward and easy. Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started:
If you'd like to explore this topic further, I can help you:
Edit the asset using your preferred software (such as changing a uniform kit color or editing an audio file).