Modify a texture of an existing model

September 30, 2025
  • Eda TINMAZ
  • Rufaro MABUTO
  • Julika Hother
  • Julien CUISAT.

This tutorial will present how to modify a texture on an existing 3D model within GTA V. Using the software Open IV, we can access the game files and modify them. This tutorial focuses on how to replace the texture of a wild boar.

  1. After installing Open IV, you should have a folder named mods

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  1. Find the folder where you want to change the texture. For example, if you want to change the texture of animals, go to x64e.rpf\models\cdimages\componentpeds_a_c.rpf

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  1. Once your object is selected, click on Export selected to export the texture and place it anywhere (in jpg or png). Duplicate this image if you want to keep a backup.

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  1. Click on Edit mode to duplicate the file, you will find it directly in the mods folder

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  1. Replace the texture by clicking on Replace while keeping the same name as the original texture.

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  1. Click on Save to save the change

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  1. Open GTA, you will find the change in the game

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Translated by AI from the French version.

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