PVR Image

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PVR

• Format Type : Image
  
• Endian Order : Little Endian
  
• Signature : GBIX / PVRT
  

Format Specifications

// GBIX chunk
4 bytes (char) - chunk signature // "GBIX"
4 bytes (uint32) - chunk size
x bytes - global indices


// PVRT chunk
4 bytes (char) - chunk signature // "PVRT"
4 bytes (uint32) - chunk size
1 byte (uint8) - pixel format  // e.g. 0x01 - RGB565
1 byte (uint8) - data format  // e.g. 0x04 - VQ + MipMap
2 bytes (uint16) - reserved
2 bytes (uint16) - image width
2 bytes (uint16) - image height
x bytes - image data

Notes and Comments

• It's a custom PowerVR image format for the Sega Dreamcast and Xbox Classic.

Games

List of games using this file format:

• Kodai Ouja Kyouryuu King/Dinosaur King (Arcade)
• Shenmue
• Shenmue II

QuickBMS Script

Not written yet.

Compatible Programs

• PVRViewer
• pvrx2png
• Puyo Tools (Texture > Viewer)

See Also

• PVR file format (wulinshu.com)
• PVR file format (fabiensanglard.net)

Gallery

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  PVRViewer