Resource Tuner is a

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application developed by Heaventools Software for viewing and editing

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in executable files of the PE (

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) format, such as .exe and .dll, which are used in 32-bit and 64-bit versions of

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operating systems.

Overview

Resource Tuner enables users to open executable files to browse, extract, add, or modify embedded resources. These resources define the

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and behavior of Windows applications, including icons, cursors,

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es, menus, string tables, images, multimedia files,

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s, and version information blocks. Resource Tuner is commonly used as an auxiliary tool in software localization and

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, where access to resource files is essential. Editing and addition of resources are facilitated through built-in wizards for each resource type. When operating in search mode, the application scans the resource sections of executable files within specified directories and extracts resources based on search criteria configured by the user.

Features

* Full

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support. * One-click extraction of selected or all resources at once. * Batch replacement of icons in ICO and PNG formats. * Binary resources not suitable for direct editing can be replaced with external files. * Built-in filters to hide or display specific types of resources (e.g., only icons or image files); users can create custom filters. * Manifest wizard to insert application manifests specifying required privilege levels and setting the scaling of applications when using high definition monitors. * Support for editing form properties in executables created with

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and C++ Builder. * Undo/redo functionality and backup creation for modified files. * Originally available in English, the software interface has since been expanded to a total of 16 languages.

Plugins

Resource Tuner includes plugins for automatic unpacking of compressed executable files. When a file is opened, the software determines whether it has been packed using common executable compression tools such as UPX. If so, the file is automatically unpacked for resource editing. Repacking operations are not supported. An API is provided for users to develop custom plugins.

Command-line Edition

A separate product, Resource Tuner Console, is available to support automated resource editing tasks. It provides a command-line interface and utilizes the Windows Script Host (WSH) for script execution.

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is the default

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, although other WSH-compatible languages may also be used. This version is intended for use in

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or mass resource replacement scenarios.

Licensing

Resource Tuner is distributed as

. A free trial version is available, with licensing required for continued use or access to the full feature set.

References

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External links

Resource Tuner homepage
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