DM2Conv

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DM2Conv is a WAD convertor made by Vincenzo Alcamo. It converts WAD files from Doom, Doom II and Heretic to one of the other two games.

Usage[edit]

It works only from the command line: dm2conv (name of the original wad).wad (name of the wad that will be created).wad

Optional flags[edit]

/list a list of all the things present in the WAD will be displayed.

/texture the textures are converted. This flag is often necessary otherwise the converted WAD may not work.

Windows/Linux/macOS port[edit]

A DM2Conv v3.2 Windows/Linux/macOS x86/x64 port of the utility was made by i2van and released on October 28, 2020.

Features[edit]

  • Runs on Windows/Linux/macOS x86/x64.
  • Produces same output as original DOS utility.
  • Supports file names longer than 8.3 (total path limitation is 255 characters).

Known issues[edit]

  • Contains all original bugs if any.

Distribution changes[edit]

  • Original DOS binaries were moved to ORIGINAL.EXE folder.
  • 64-bit binaries are in x64 folder. Copy them one level up to use.
  • Ported sources are included; original are in git first commit.
  • Lazarus projects were added.

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