Convert Dragon Quest VIII (PS2) character models to modern 3D format. A command-line tool for converting .CHR character model files from Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (PlayStation 2) into glTF/GLB 3D formats for use in modern 3D applications, game engines, and viewers.

Features

Convert DQ8 .chr files to binary .glb (default) or text-based .glTF format.
Convert .tm2 textures to .png format.
Read .mot motion files.
Read info.cfg files to capture parameters of animation clips
Batch processing of entire directories of character models.
Raw asset extraction mode for research/modding purposes.
Preserves original geometry, textures, and skeletal structure.

Options

Option	Description
`-i`, `--input`	Input path
`-o`, `--output`	Output path
`-e`, `--extract`	Extract only - unpack `.chr` without conversion
`-f`, `--format`	Output format. `GLTF` for text format or `GLB` for binary (default: `GLB`)
`-b`, `--batch`	Batch mode - process all `.chr` files in directory
`-h`, `--help`	Show help

Usage

Basic Syntax

dq8chr2glb.exe -i <input_file> -o <output_dir> [options]
dq8chr2glb.exe -i <input_dir> -b  # Batch mode

Examples

dq8chr2glb.exe -i "C:\Games\DQ8\@DATA.DAT\chara\ap002.chr" -o "C:\Exports"
dq8chr2glb.exe -i "C:\Games\DQ8\@DATA.DAT\chara" -b
dq8chr2glb.exe -i "C:\Games\DQ8\@DATA.DAT\chara\ap002.chr" -o "C:\Exports" -e
dq8chr2glb.exe -i "C:\Games\DQ8\@DATA.DAT\chara" -b -t GLTF