All about LOCRES Files

The LOCRES file type is primarily associated with Unreal Engine.

LOCRES	File extension: LOCRES
	File type:	binary data file

What is a LOCRES file

LOCRES files mostly belong to Unreal Engine. LOCRES files are used by Unreal Engine for game localization.
This file stores localized text strings and associated metadata that the engine uses to display game text in different languages. The file is generated during the build process and is optimized for quick text lookups within a game.
Key details summarized by FilExt.com:

They are binary files that are not meant for manual editing.
They compile translation data from source files into a format that the engine can quickly load.
The files support a game's localization system by providing the necessary resources for language switching.
To view or modify the content, use Unreal Engine’s localization tools rather than a plain text editor.

FilExt.com tip: For more information, check out the Unreal Engine Localization Documentation.

How to open LOCRES files

You need a suitable software like Unreal Engine to open a LOCRES file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your LOCRES file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a LOCRES file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert LOCRES files:

Unreal Engine
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. LOCRES files are often referred to as Unreal Engine games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Unreal Engine
A *.LOCRES file is a localization resource file primarily associated with Unreal Engine. It stores localized text and other assets, enabling developers to create multilingual game versions. These files are crucial for adapting game content, including in-game text, UI elements, and audio, to different languages and cultural contexts. The internal structure of *.LOCRES files is typically optimized for efficient loading and retrieval of localized data within the Unreal Engine environment. This optimization ensures minimal impact on game performance while providing a seamless localized experience for players worldwide. This file format is classified as Game Development.

LOCRES format details:

A file format defines how the data in the file is structured. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Our evaluation of the LOCRES files is as follows:

An LOCRES file mainly uses a special format. The following file formats are most commonly found in LOCRES files:

85% of all LOCRES files are associated with Unreal Engine Localization Resource. These files are not plain text files, so they also contain binary data. The files are 15 KB to 3 MB in size, with a median of 580 KB. The file type was created recently. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as tugJ. An example of a file name is Game.locres or Engine.locres. Such files are related to data, specific, foxhole, project, shooter, wingman, editor and names.
2% of all LOCRES files start with the magic bytes 04 00 00 00 6D 64 35 00 21, which are always the first bytes of this file format. They consist of unreadable binary data. The files are often between 390 bytes and 840 bytes in size. Some examples of file names are Palia.locres.

All other LOCRES files (13%) have no uniform format. Sometimes used for items, dialogue or hatred. If you want to find out which format your LOCRES file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .locres file to analyze".

Technical Data for LOCRES File Extension

File classification:

Game

Related files:

uasset, umap, locmeta, po, uproject, psk, copy, t3d, pak, ini

a locres binary data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with LOCRES files

Associate the LOCRES file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open binary data files. Because only the current version supports the latest LOCRES file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Unreal Engine update.
To make sure that your LOCRES file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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