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QuickBMS

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  • Free
  • Windows
  • Linux
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What it is

QuickBMS is a free, open-source extractor and reimporter for archives and other file formats, aimed at reverse engineers and power users. It uses a dynamic BMS scripting language and offers reimport modes for placing modified files back into archives. The maker lists support for more than 700 compression algorithms, alongside encryption and hashing algorithms. QuickBMS runs from the command line; its Windows executable also opens a minimal graphical interface when double-clicked. For format investigation, verbose mode reports file-format tests, while HTML output labels and colors parsed fields. Other listed interfaces cover network sockets, SSL, HTTP and HTTPS, processes, audio, video, and Windows messages. Downloads include Win32, static Ubuntu 32-bit Linux, and MacOSX El Capitan executables, plus a source archive. Linux users can build from source using the instructions to enter the src folder and run make. The first three sections of quickbms.txt are intended for any user; later sections are for developers and advanced users. The maker identifies the ZenHAX forum as official support.

Good, and not so good

  • Supports reimport and reimport2 modes
  • Lists more than 700 compression algorithms
  • Windows executable includes a minimal GUI
  • Provides verbose and labeled HTML output
  • Windows GUI is described as minimal
  • Listed Linux build targets Ubuntu 32-bit
  • Later documentation sections target advanced users

Who it suits

It suits reverse engineers and experienced users who need script-based archive extraction, format investigation, or file reimport. Users should be comfortable with command-line tools and the BMS language.

QuickBMS offers extraction, reimport, and format-inspection tools for users prepared to work with scripts. Check the listed executable targets and documentation level against your setup and experience.

Plans

  • QuickBMSFree · Open-source tool; downloads listed for Win32, Linux (Ubuntu 32-bit), and MacOSX (El Capitan)Free

As aluigi.altervista.org lists them, read 30 Sept 2026.