OpenIV for GTA 5 PC: Installation, how to use, and more

OpenIV for GTA 5 is a necessary PC modding tool without which you can't really install a number of mods. It was originally designed for Grand Theft Auto IV, which explains the name, but it also works for Grand Theft Auto 5, as well as some other Rockstar Games titles.

The Grand Theft Auto 5 modding community is massive, and there are so many mods to choose from that someone new to modding might get overwhelmed. Thankfully, OpenIV for GTA 5 is a useful program that makes installing these different mods much easier. The application is completely free, and using it is quite easy as well.

In case you want to know how to use OpenIV for GTA 5, we've got all the information here in this article.

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Everything you need to know about OpenIV for GTA 5

What is OpenIV?

OpenIV is a multi-purpose editor and archive manager created by the OpenIV Team for RAGE engine-based games like Grand Theft Auto 4 and 5, Max Payne 3, and Red Dead Redemption 2. The application's development was started shortly after Grand Theft Auto 4 was released on PS3 and Xbox 360.

The first public version of the app was released on December 28, 2008. Since version 2.0, OpenIV has been one of the first tools in work to support Grand Theft Auto 5's new file formats. OpenIV was also named Best Tool in the 2016 GTAForums Annual Awards.

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How to download and install OpenIV for GTA 5

The first step for this entire process would be to download the OpenIV application, which can be found on its own dedicated website (openiv.com). The GTA 5 OpenIV installation process is also pretty easy and accessible, and has been explained below:

1. Create a folder called "mods" in the Grand Theft Auto 5 directory. Now copy the "updates" folder and paste it inside "mods."
2. Run OpenIV, choose the language (English or Russian), accept the EULA, and select the install directory.
3. After the installation is complete, select Grand Theft Auto V for Windows and choose the game directory.
4. Once OpenIV is loaded, click on ASI Manager from the toolbar and ensure that all three options (ASI Loader, OpenIV.ASI, and openCamera) are installed.

Mods based on OpenIV GTA 5 are more convenient to use since you can use the tool instead of manually meddling with the game files. Other mods, however, may need you to manually copy and paste specific files into certain folders within the Grand Theft Auto 5 root folder.

Here's where your Grand Theft Auto V install directory should be located by default, based on your platform:

Steam:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto V
• If you installed in some other drive, like D, it should be as follows: D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto V

Epic:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Epic Games\Grand Theft Auto V
• In case of any other drive, like D, it should be: D:\Epic Games\Grand Theft Auto V

Rockstar Games Launcher:

• In the launcher, open up the settings for GTA 5 (Settings>My Installed Games>Grand Theft Auto V) and choose "View installation folder."
• The root folder should show up.

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How to use OpenIV

Installation instructions will be included in the ZIP file for mods that need OpenIV for GTA 5. So, players should use those instructions whenever they can. Here's a general rule on how to use OpenIV for GTA 5:

1. Launch the newly installed OpenIV app.
2. Choose Grand Theft Auto 5 Windows.
3. Click on the Browse button and then navigate to the Grand Theft Auto 5 root folder.
4. The green text should appear below the Grand Theft Auto 5 location textbox indicating OpenIV can work with this file.
5. Click on Continue.
6. After doing that, a window should pop up.
7. You then need to click on Edit Mode on the upper portion of the window. If you get a warning message, just click "Yes."
8. After that, navigate to Tools.
9. Click on Package Installer.
10. Now you just need to follow the mod author's instructions for each mod.

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GTA 5 uninstall OpenIV: Step-by-step guide

If you need to remove OpenIV from your PC for whatever reason, you can do so. Here's a detailed guide to uninstall OpenIV:

• Open your Windows Settings from the Start Menu and select Apps.
• Now choose Installed Apps and in the search box that shows up, type "OpenIV."
• From the list, select the 3 dots next to the OpenIV app, and click on Uninstall.
• A dialog box should pop up from the app itself, where you need to click on "Uninstall OpenIV."
• OpenIV for GTA 5 will now be completely removed from your PC.

You can always reinstall the app from its EXE file.

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