Extraction tools

MultiEx Commander

A tool that extracts from and edits a massive number of Game Resource Archives. (Auto)Preview of pictures, sounds and the like and comprehensive editor included

Platform: Windows XP/Windows 98
Installation: Setup .exe
Support files needed: None
Type: Shareware
Website: http://multiex.xentax.com

Game Extractor

A tool that extracts files from over 600 game archives. Many archives can also be edited and saved. Includes file previews for many common file types, and a scanner to locate sounds and images in unsupported archives.

Platform: Windows, Mac OS, Linux/Unix, Solaris
Installation: Setup .exe or .zip
Support files needed: Java Runtime Environment
Type: Freeware (Basic Version), Shareware (Full Version)
Website: http://www.watto.org/extract

Dragon Unpacker

A tool that extracts from and edits a massive number of Game Resource Archives.

Platform: Windows XP/Windows 98
Installation: Setup .exe or .7z
Support files needed: None
Type: Freeware/Open Source
Website: http://www.dragonunpacker.com

Game File Explorer

A tool that extracts from a number of Game Resource Archives. Includes a scanner that will look for sounds and images in unsupported archives.

Platform: Windows 98 (probably also working on XP)
Installation: Zipped DLLs and executable
Support files needed: None
Type: Freeware
Website: http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/8271/

Game Audio Player

A tool that can read directly (or embedded) music/sound of Game Resource Archives.

Platform: Windows XP/Windows 98
Installation: Zipped executable
Support files needed: None
Type: Freeware
Website: http://bim.km.ru/gap/

Magic Extractor

A tool that extracts from and edits a massive number of Game Resource Archives.

Platform: Windows XP/Windows 98
Installation: Zipped executable
Support files needed: None
Type: Freeware
Website:http://magicteam.ag.ru