Is it possible to extract textures or sprites from compiled game files?

Posted by Brian Reindel on Game Development See other posts from Game Development or by Brian Reindel
Published on 2012-06-09T21:49:08Z Indexed on 2012/06/09 22:47 UTC
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For instance, every map in Portal has what appear to be sprites over a texture indicating the obstacles you'll face (see screenshot). Are these resources compiled into the source as byte code, or is it possible to extract them from installation files? Obviously I understand copyright implications, and I am only interested in using it for a recreational project. Instead of recreating them, I wonder if they can be extracted.

Portal Map Obstacles

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