Bethesda Archive Extractor

The Bethesda Archive Extractor or B.A.E. for short, is a utility created by jonwd7, to extract Archive Files.

Download: Fallout 4 Nexus

Documentation: Nexus Link

Bug Reports: Nexus Link

Installation

1. Download and extract the file contents into a new empty folder.
2. The program may be executed from any folder on your local computer.
3. Create a desktop shortcut and launch the program.

Usage

1. After installation, click File > Open File...
2. Navigate to the Fallout 4 data folder.

PC ...\Steam\SteamApps\common\Fallout 4\Data

Playstation/Xbox Make a backup copy of the Fallout 4 installation to an external device. Copy the backup onto your PC. Locate the '/Data' folder in the Fallout 4 directory.

1. Open a .ba2 file. Example: "Fallout4 - Materials.ba2"
2. Select all or specific game assets, click 'Extract', and select the 'Data' folder.

Tip: A helpful way to organize creations Make a new folder in '/Data'. For example name it: "MyCreation1". Choose the files you want to modify and copy it into "MyCreation1". This way you keep the original files in their respective place and can refer to them when needed.

See Also

• Archive File