ESM ESP
File conversion

Convert ESM to ESP

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Is it possible to convert ESM to ESP?
Yes - ESM converts to ESP.

ESM and ESP share the same binary format; converting is just toggling the ESM flag in the TES4 header. In xEdit right-click the file header and remove the ESM flag (or rename the extension). Used when converting a master back to a plugin. No data conversion needed.

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How to convert ESM to ESP

Converting a .ESM file to .ESP lets you open the content in software that prefers the .ESP format, though some details may change compared with the original. We are still putting together the list of programs that handle .ESM files.

A full step-by-step guide for this conversion is on the way; the information above is drawn straight from our database.

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