What are the recommended settings for WAV conversion?

For optimal compatibility with Skyrim, WAV files should be in PCM format, 16-bit, and 44100 Hz (mono is recommended for voice lines).

What audio formats does this toolkit support?

It supports FUZ (combined audio/lip), XWM (compressed audio), and WAV (uncompressed PCM) formats specifically used in Bethesda Game Studios titles like Skyrim.

Why is the folder structure important for voice files?

Skyrim requires voice files to be placed in specific directory paths matching the plugin name and NPC Editor ID (e.g., Sound/Voice/MyMod.esp/NPC_Name/) to function correctly in-game.

Can this skill generate lip sync (LIP) files?

No, this skill handles the packaging and extraction of LIP files within FUZ containers, but generating the actual lip sync animation requires external tools like FaceFX or LipGen.

Skyrim Audio Toolkit

Name: Skyrim Audio Toolkit
Author: SpookyPirate

bySpookyPirate

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Game Development

Manages Skyrim audio files by converting, extracting, and packaging FUZ, XWM, and WAV formats for mod development.

About

The Skyrim Audio skill provides specialized tools for handling game-specific audio formats within the Skyrim modding ecosystem. It allows developers to inspect file metadata, extract components from FUZ voice files (XWM audio and LIP sync data), convert standard WAV files to the optimized XWM format, and repackage them into FUZ files. Designed to integrate with Spooky's AutoMod Toolkit, it streamlines the complex workflow of creating dialogue and sound effects while ensuring compatibility with Skyrim's specific directory structures and engine requirements.

Key Features

Convert standard 16-bit PCM WAV audio to optimized XWM format
Extract LIP sync and XWM components from combined FUZ voice files
Inspect FUZ, XWM, and WAV file metadata and audio properties
Create FUZ files by merging XWM audio with lip sync data
Standardized JSON output for automated modding scripts and workflows
2 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Packaging custom NPC dialogue into game-ready FUZ containers
Extracting vanilla voice lines and lip sync data for mod analysis
Optimizing sound effects and music for Skyrim engine performance

About

Key Features

Convert standard 16-bit PCM WAV audio to optimized XWM format
Extract LIP sync and XWM components from combined FUZ voice files
Inspect FUZ, XWM, and WAV file metadata and audio properties
Create FUZ files by merging XWM audio with lip sync data
Standardized JSON output for automated modding scripts and workflows
2 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Packaging custom NPC dialogue into game-ready FUZ containers
Extracting vanilla voice lines and lip sync data for mod analysis
Optimizing sound effects and music for Skyrim engine performance