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UASSET File - What is a .uasset file and how do I open it?
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What is a UASSET file? A UASSET file is an asset file used by Unreal Editor, a video game level editor included with Unreal Engine. It contains an asset, such as a level, material, animation, sound, or particle system, used in an Unreal Engine game. Some examples of Unreal Engine games include the Mass Effect series, Fortnite Battle Royale, and Unreal Tournament.
More Information UASSET files can contain: Game levels Particle systems Blueprint scripts Materials Cinematic sequences Textures Static meshes Skeletal meshes Light profiles Audio tracks Typically, users create artistic assets outside Unreal Editor, using tools such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Photoshop. They then import those assets into Unreal Editor using the program’s Content Browser, which converts the assets into UASSET files.
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| Developer | Epic Games |
| Popularity |
4.2 | 46 Votes |
What is a UASSET file?
A UASSET file is an asset file used by Unreal Editor, a video game level editor included with Unreal Engine. It contains an asset, such as a level, material, animation, sound, or particle system, used in an Unreal Engine game. Some examples of Unreal Engine games include the Mass Effect series, Fortnite Battle Royale, and Unreal Tournament.
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UASSET files can contain:
Typically, users create artistic assets outside Unreal Editor, using tools such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Photoshop. They then import those assets into Unreal Editor using the program’s Content Browser, which converts the assets into UASSET files.
How to open a UASSET file
The Unreal Editor Content Browser includes an Asset Tree, which lists folders containing UASSET files. Using the Content Browser and Asset Tree, you can import, view, create, save, and delete assets.
To add a UASSET file to the Asset Tree, so you can view the asset it contains in Unreal Editor:
You can also open UASSET files in UE Viewer, a third-party Windows and Linux program that allows users to extract and view resources used in Unreal Engine games.
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Updated: February 8, 2022