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The tools on this page use the symbols in the table above to designate which OS and game system they are meant to be used with (Mobile "console" being the Android/iOS app version).
If you see any inaccuracies, or know of any alternatives for tools that don't work on all operating systems, let us know!

Some files are archived as .7z, .zip, or .rar, you can use 7-zip to extract them for use.



General Tools

All programs linked here are free to download and use. The only paid software you'll ever need for FFT modding is Microsoft Excel for most of the spreadsheet-based tools.
Note that some download links in this section may take you to a web page where you can get the newest version, which may be a newer version than listed here, instead of a direct download link.
These programs update at various different times, so linking to their web pages ensures you can get the newest version even if this page hasn't been updated in time.
This also allows you, in some cases, to choose between x86 and x64 based versions and/or install-able and portable versions, something we can't assume or choose for you.
Unless otherwise stated, you probably want the newest version of any given program, but feel free to ask on our Discord if you're unsure which version you'll need.


7-Zip Win.png Mac.png Tux.png Psx.png Psp.png

💾 Latest v23.01 [File Archiver] Main Article SourceForge

Open almost any archived folders, which some of the tools on this page come in to reduce download sizes. These include .7z, .zip, and .rar files, among many more.

Author: Igor Pavlov


pSX Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.13 [Emulator] Main Article

A tried and true PS1 emulator that also includes a great debugger for modders.
There are better options for those looking for better graphics to actually play games with, but this is the best for development.

Xifanie has also hacked a version of psxrel to have higher framerates, see this forum thread for more info on it.

Author: pSX Author


PPSSPP Win.png Mac.png Tux.png Psp.png

💾 Latest v1.14.4 [Emulator] Main Article GitHub

A great PSP emulator with custom mods and cheats support as well as tons of visual and other settings.

Author: Henrik Rydgård


PPF Studio Win.png Psx.png Psp.png

💾 Latest v1.01 [Patching] Main Article

Allows mod-makers to create a .ppf for their mod to share to the public. Only includes changes from the base game image, so no licensed assets get distributed.

Author: Starbee


PPF-O-Matic Win.png Mac.png Tux.png Psx.png Psp.png

💾 Latest v3.0 Win32     
v3.0 OS-9
v3.0 Java
[Patching] Main Article

Allows users to apply a .ppf for a mod they want to play to a base game image (make a backup of your base game first!).

Non-Windows users: use either the OS-9 version or the Java version depending on your OS.

For anyone who prefers command-line, there's a version called PPF Full Distribution that includes ppf creation and application, as well as dev tools.

Author: Paradox


MultiPatch Win.png Mac.png Tux.png Psx.png Psp.png

💾 Latest v2.0 (OS-10.9)     
v1.7 (OS-10.7-8)
v1.3 (OS 10.4-6)
[Patching] Main Article

Create and apply .ppf files on Mac OS.

Author: Sappharad


Rom Patcher JS Win.png Mac.png Tux.png Psx.png Psp.png

💾 Latest v2.7 [Patching] Main Article GitHub

A web-based patcher that allows users on any OS to apply a .ppf to a base game image (make a backup of your base game first!).

Author: Marc Robledo


CDMage Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.02.1 B5 [ISO Editor] Main Article

Opens PS1 game images, allowing for individual file viewing, importing, and extracting.

Author: TWoeMS


GraphicsGale Win.png Psx.png Psp.png

💾 Latest v2.09.00 [Graphics] Main Article

One of the best free image editors for pixel art, GG can do most of the things you'll need to edit or create FFT sprites.

Author: HUMANBALANCE


MemCardRex Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.9 [MemCard Editor] Main Article GitHub

Edits ps1-emulator memory cards to allow conversion for compatibility with various save editors or emulators.

Author: Shendo


HxD Win.png Psx.png Psp.png

💾 Latest v2.5 [Hex Editor] Main Article

Basic hex editor to view raw hex of game files. Great for verifying changes, comparing modifications, and browsing for specific code in an unknown location.

Author: Maël Hörz



FFT Modding Tools

All non-spreadsheet tools for FFT modding are in this section.


FFTPatcher Suite Win.png Psx.png Psp.png

💾 Latest v0.497     
v0.495.5
v0.494
v0.493.6
v0.492
v0.491
v0.489
v0.482
v0.478
v0.457
v0.352
v0.328
v0.271
[Core] Main Article GitHub

The "basic" toolset of FFT modding, the Patcher suite can handle a wide variety of modding tasks, and includes 6 programs:

  • FFTPatcher
  • FFTactext
  • FFTorgASM
  • Shishi Sprite Editor
  • EntryEdit
  • MassHexASM

Authors: Melonhead and Glain


EasyVent Editor Super Perfect Win.png Mac.png Psx.png Psp.png

💾 Latest v2.1 [Scenario] Main Article

The all-in-one event editor of FFH. Includes the event compiler and decompiler, which can be run independently or automated within EVSP.

Authors: RavenOfRazgriz, updated by Elric


Attack.out Editor Special Awesome Win.png Mac.png Psx.png Psp.png

💾 Latest v1/24/2022 [Scenario] Main Article

Allows editing of squadrons, music, map choices, and more for every event.

Author: RavenOfRazgriz


Random Battle Editor Win.png Mac.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v4/12/2017 [Scenario] Main Article

Allows editing of random battle properties.

Author: RavenOfRazgriz


GaneshaDX Win.png Mac.png Tux.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v0.91 [Map Editing] Main Article GitHub

The new FFT map editor built from the ground up to edit almost anything about FFT maps, including polygons, textures, meshes, and even animations!

Requires .NET 3.1 to run as-is.

[EXPERIMENTAL] To use newer versions of .NET (as 3.1 has reached end-of-life), edit the included "GaneshaDX.runtimeconfig.json" file as follows:

Updated runtimeconfig

{ 

 "runtimeOptions": {
   "tfm": "netcoreapp3.1",
   "framework": {
     "name": "Microsoft.NETCore.App",
     "version": "3.1.0",
     "rollForward": "major"
   },
   "configProperties": {
     "System.Runtime.TieredCompilation": false
   }
 }

}

Author: Garmichael


JuraviS Win.png Mac.png Tux.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v2.1.2 [Patching] Main Article

Modify the File Index for PSX CD Images (not just FFT), Import/Export files, and automatically associate Files and their Sectors + Filesizes to data locations inside the game.

Author: Xifanie


Online Map Viewer Win.png Mac.png Tux.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1 [Map Editing] Main Article

Easily view FFT maps in a browser setting! Reads from a selected bin on your PC so it can view custom maps too!
While the wiki also has 3D map displays, these are very close to the same rendering as in-game.

Author: Mmatyas


Palette Editor Win.png Psx.png Psp.png

💾 Latest v1.31b [Image Editing] Main Article

Easily view and edit all palettes of an FFT spritesheet.

Author: Xifanie


FFTastic Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.44 [Save Editing] Main Article

Save editor for the PSX version of FFT saves (cards must be in .gme format, use MemCardRex to convert other file types).

Authors: Avaj, Donovan


Lion Editor Win.png Psp.png

💾 Latest v.147 [Save Editing] Main Article

Save editor for the PSP version of FFT saves.

Author: Melonhead


LiOS Editor Win.png Mobile.png

💾 Latest v1.0 [Save Editing] Main Article

Save editor for the mobile versions of FFT saves (note that accessing saves on Android/iOS can be difficult, but it's not impossible, even without rooting/jailbreaking).

Author: Izlud3



FFT Modding Spreadsheets

Most of these spreadsheets, including all by Xifanie, specifically require Excel to function fully, as they are coded with add-ins that don't work in other alternative programs.
However, anyone with a Microsoft account can use the free Excel Online to view and edit those sheets, including saving any edits, but to use the add-ins, often including the export functions, you will need an Excel installation.


Raven's Spreadsheet Shop Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v7/15/2013 [General] Main Article

A collection of the following workbooks:

  • Item Workbook Compilation
  • Job and Skillset Workbook Compilation
  • Game Progression Workbook Compilation
  • Status, Terrain, and Multiplier Workbook Compilation

Author: RavenOfRazgriz


Xifi-Sheets Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest [General] Main Article

A large collection of spreadsheets from Xif, including the following sheets:

  • Alternate Animations
  • Guests in Randoms and Unit Restrictions
  • Skillset Behaviors
  • Soldier Office Upgrade
  • Synthesis Shop
  • Trap Extension
  • FFTText Editor
  • Permadeath Terminator
  • Special Snowflakes
  • FFT Mod Helper
  • FFT Hack Template
  • Camera Helper
  • Arc Generator
  • FFT Conditionals
  • World Map Editor
  • FFT Font Character Creator
  • EVTCHR Frame Editor
  • Brave Story Bios Unit Link


Author: Xifanie


Ability Requirement Hack (ARH) Win.png Mac.png Psx.png

💾 Stable v1.1 [General] Main Article

Edit requirements for ability casting, including tons of new conditions. Newer versions add more functionality but also introduce bugs, see this thread for more info.

Authors: Xifanie, Pokeytax


Multi-Hit Editor Win.png Mac.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.2 [General] Main Article

Edit abilities to allow for multiple hits per cast, among other new changes.

Author: Choto


Reaction Rewrite Win.png Mac.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.2 [General] Main Article

Edit reaction abilities to alter how they're triggered and what they do when activated.

Author: Pride


Generate Treasure Rewrite Win.png Mac.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.2 [General] Main Article

Alters how Treasure'd units hold items, customizable within this sheet.

Author: Pride


Attribute Rewrite Win.png Mac.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v2.043 [General] Main Article

Add new modifiers to equipment, including new stat alterations, R/S/M linking, and more.

Author: Pride


Job Defense Boost Win.png Mac.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.01 [General] Main Article

Add innate damage reduction to jobs.

Author: Pride


Critical Hit ASM Win.png Mac.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.0 [General] Main Article

Adjust critical hit rate per item and job.

Author: Pride


Bios Age Editor Win.png Mac.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v9/10/2022 [General] Main Article

Edit starting ages of characters.

Author: Kokojo


Alazam Speech Editor Win.png Mac.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.01 [Graphics] Main Article

Rewrite the text displayed a the beginning of the game during Alazam's speech on the initial setting of FFT.

Authors: Xifanie and Elric


Frame.bin Editor Win.png Mac.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.02 [Graphics] Main Article

Reassign locations of images/text moved within Frame.bin

Author: Elric


Wldtex3 Editor Win.png Mac.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.02 [Graphics] Main Article

Reassign locations of text moved within WLDTEX.TM2

Author: Elric


Deprecated Tools

All of the tools in this section still work, and can be used if you really prefer them, but they have been functionally replaced by, or incorporated into, other (newer) tools.
The recommended replacements for each tool below are in their descriptions.


Rad's Toolkit Win.png Mac.png Tux.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.06 [Core] Main Article

This spreadsheet was the base for the FFTPatcher.

Author: Xifanie


Extend ISO Win.png Mac.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.00 [ISO Editor] Main Article

A .ppf file that increases the size of the FFT game image to the max that PS1 games could be. This method is no longer recommended, however; instead, use the "Expand ISO" function in Shishi.

Author: Xifanie


Event Compiler & Decompiler Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v2.04 [Scenario] Main Article

Extract and compile FFT Events. These tools are now included and built into Raven's EasyVent Editor Super Perfect.

Author: Xifanie


Attack.out Editor Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.02 [Scenario] Main Article

The first iteration of scenario editing, to edit an event's loaded map, songs, ENTD, etc. This is replaced by Raven's Attack.out Editor Special Awesome.

Author: Xifanie


Random Battle Editor Spreadsheet Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.01 [Scenario] Main Article

Edit which random battles is triggered where. Replaced by Raven's Random Battle Editor.

Author: Xifanie


FFTEVGRP Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.00 [Graphics] Main Article

Change the formation portrait/sprites. Now handled in Shishi.

Author: Mr 273


UWEntries Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v8/28/2018 [Graphics] Main Article

Reallocate which jobs use which formation sprites/portraits. Now handled in FFTPatcher.

Author: Glain


TIM Tool Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v3.0 [Graphics] Main Article

Convert .TIM image files. No longer needed since Shishi can now import and export .bmp image files.

Author: SCEE


TIM Utility Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.0? [Graphics] Main Article

Convert .bmp image files to .TIM with transparency. No longer needed since Shishi can now import and export .bmp image files.

Author: Yaroze


Psx Multi Converter Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v2.53 [Graphics] Main Article

View .STR movie files and .TIM graphics files. These files can now be converted into modern file types for viewing/editing, so using the original files isn't necessary anymore.

Author: Fyiro


FFTorgASM XML Generator Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.3 [Patching] Main Article

Generate .xml files from hex code. Since orgASM can now import hacks written in assembly, there isn't really a need to convert hacks into hex and then import them that way anymore.

Author: RavenOfRazgriz


ISO Manager Spreadsheet Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.00b [Patching] Main Article

Create a completely new File Index for PSX Images, Import/Export files, and automatically associate Files and their Sectors + Filesizes to data locations. Replaced by JuraviS.

Author: Xifanie


Ganesha Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v0.75-addon     
v0.72-addon
v0.60
v0.60-src
[Map Editing] Main Article

Edit FFT maps' polygons and textures. Replaced by GDX.

Authors: Gomtuu, Twinees, and Jumza


Map2gl Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v0.21     
v0.21-src
[Map Editing] Main Article

View FFT map files. Python source version available here. Not needed since the release of GDX.

Author: Gomtuu


FFT MiniPSF archive Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v8/21/08 [Music] Main Article

Play FFT songs in raw PSX quality. More than enough people have ripped and converted the FFT soundtrack with good quality at this point, into file types more easily accessible. They're even on this wiki.

Author: Neill Corlett


Raven's Utilities Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest 2012/08/27 [Misc] Main Article

Simulate a unit's stat growth for key levels. Now built into the FFTPatcher.

Author: RavenOfRazgriz


Level Up Simulator Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1.0 [Misc] Main Article

Simulate a unit's stat growth by level. Now built into the FFTPatcher.

Author: Ganon


PSX SDK Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v1998 [Misc] Main Article

Software Development Kit provided to PS1 developers.

Author: Sony, Various


Unstable Tools

These spreadsheet hacks offer a lot, but introduce too many bugs to be used in any legitimate manner. Individual parts of these may or may not work, but we do not provide support for them in any form.
Their inclusion on this page is solely informational, to offer an insight to particular areas of hacking. You use them completely at your own risk. You will get bugs/crashes.


RAD3 Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v3 [General] Main Article

A bold attempt at expanding the job wheel and job requirements. Very broken, do not use.

Author: Pokeytax


ALMA Win.png Psx.png

💾 Latest v4.2 [General] Main Article

Modify stats, status, elements, innates, and equipment availability based on a unit's loadout. Very broken, do not use.

Author: Pokeytax

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