Introducing Alchemist — 3D Assets Conversion Tool for GTA V Enhanced

Cfx.re Announcement — 2026

Cfx.re launches Alchemist — an important tool that helps server owners convert their existing custom 3D assets to work with GTA V Enhanced.

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What is Alchemist?

GTA V Enhanced uses a different format of assets than the original GTA V, which means:

• Custom vehicles (.yft, .ytd) -Custom peds
• Custom maps (.ymap, .ytyp)
• Texture replacements

...all of this Must be converted before working with the Enhanced server.

Alchemist is the solution for this problem

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Main Feature

🔄 Batch Conversions

Convert multiple assets simultaneously, no need to do it one file at a time.

alchemist convert ./my-vehicles/ --output ./converted/

✅ Compatibility Validation

Check if existing assets are compatible with Enhanced before converting.

alchemist check ./stream/

Output:

✓ adder.yft — compatible
✓ adder.ytd — compatible  
⚠ mymod.yft — needs conversion
✗ oldmod.ytd — format not supported

📦 Escrowed Asset Support

Assets purchased from Cfx.re Marketplace (escrowed) — The Cfx.re team will provide additional details. in future conversions

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Who must use Alchemist?

In case	Must use?
Have custom vehicles (stream from resource)	✅ Yes
Have custom peds / player models	✅ Yes
Has custom MLO / interior	✅ Yes
Use only vanilla GTA V assets	❌ No need
Use Lua/JS scripts only	❌ No need

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Workflow for Server Owner

Step 1: Audit Assets

# Check every stream folder
alchemist check ./resources/ --recursive

Step 2: Convert the desired Assets

# Convert all folders
alchemist convert ./resources/my-cars/stream/ --output ./resources/my-cars-enhanced/stream/ --backup

Step 3: Test on Test Server

Before actually deploying, always test on the staging server running Enhanced.

Step 4: Update fxmanifest.lua

Converted assets may require new data files.

-- Add to fxmanifest.lua if necessary.
data_file 'DLC_ITYP_REQUEST' 'stream/myasset.ytyp'

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For Asset Creators

If you create and sell custom assets for FiveM:

• Start testing your pipeline with Alchemist.
• Specify in the listing "Enhanced Compatible" after conversion.
• Expect more buyers to ask about Enhanced compatibility.

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Download and Documentation

Alchemist will be available with GTA V Enhanced Early Access, follow at:

• Cfx.re Announcements
• FiveM Documentation

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Alchemist is part of the ecosystem that Cfx.re has prepared for the transition to GTA V Enhanced