Noesis (software)

Noesis is a proprietary 3D model, animation, and texture viewer and converter. Developed by Rich Whitehouse, it is primarily used for examining, converting, and manipulating assets extracted from video games. The software supports a wide range of file formats, making it a versatile tool for game modding, reverse engineering, and asset archival.

Key features of Noesis include:

• Extensive Format Support: Noesis supports a vast library of 3D model, animation, and texture formats used across numerous game engines and platforms. This allows users to view and convert assets from various sources.

• Batch Conversion: Noesis offers batch processing capabilities, enabling users to convert multiple files at once, saving time and effort.

• Previewing and Inspection: The software provides tools for previewing models, animations, and textures, allowing users to inspect assets before conversion.

• Scripting Support: Noesis allows users to extend its functionality through scripting, enabling them to create custom importers, exporters, and manipulation tools. This feature is particularly useful for handling unsupported or proprietary file formats.

• Texture Conversion and Manipulation: Noesis includes features for converting and manipulating textures, such as resizing, format conversion, and mipmap generation.

• Animation Playback and Export: The software allows users to play back animations and export them to various formats.

Noesis is commonly used by game modders to extract and modify assets, by researchers to analyze game data, and by developers to convert assets between different formats. Its flexibility and extensive format support make it a valuable tool for anyone working with 3D assets from video games.