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How to Install Liveries on FiveM Vehicles (Using OpenIV)

Introduction

Liveries are custom textures applied to vehicles in FiveM, allowing you to personalize your server’s vehicles with unique designs. This guide will walk you through the process of installing liveries using OpenIV, whether you're working with an Add-On or Replace vehicle.

Requirements

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • A FiveM server with access to modify vehicle files
  • A vehicle model that supports liveries (.ytd files)
  • The livery texture file (usually .png or .dds)
  • OpenIV Offline (Download Here)
  • A text editor like Notepad++ (for editing vehicles.meta if necessary)

Installing OpenIV Offline

  1. Download OpenIV Offline from https://gta5mod.net/gta-5-mods/tools/openiv-3-1/.
  2. Install it and open Grand Theft Auto V as the game directory.
  3. Enable Edit Mode (click the Edit Mode button at the top-right).

Method 1: Installing a Livery on an Add-On Vehicle

Step 1: Locate the Vehicle Files in FiveM

  1. Open your FiveM server directory.
  2. Navigate to resources/[vehicles]/your_vehicle_name/.
  3. Open the stream folder (this is where the .ytd texture dictionary is located).

Step 2: Open the .ytd File in OpenIV

  1. Open OpenIV and enable Edit Mode.
  2. Drag the .ytd file from your FiveM server’s stream folder into OpenIV.
  3. Double-click the .ytd file to open it.

Step 3: Add or Replace the Livery in OpenIV

  1. Inside OpenIV, locate the livery texture (sign_1, sign_2, etc.).
  2. Click Import and select your new .png or .dds livery file.
  3. If replacing an existing livery, ensure the new texture has the same name (e.g., sign_1).
  4. Click Save in OpenIV.

Step 4: Ensure Livery Support in vehicles.meta (Optional)

If the vehicle doesn't support multiple liveries, you may need to enable them:

  1. Navigate to the vehicle’s data folder in your FiveM resource.

  2. Open the vehicles.meta file using a text editor.

  3. Look for the <livery> section and ensure it includes:

    <livery>
    <variation>1</variation>
</livery>

  4. Save the file.

Step 5: Restart the Server and Test

  1. Save all changes.
  2. Restart your FiveM server.
  3. Spawn the vehicle and check if the livery appears correctly.

Method 2: Installing a Livery on a Replace Vehicle (Using OpenIV)

If you are replacing a default GTA V vehicle, follow these steps:

Step 1: Locate the Vehicle in OpenIV

  1. Open OpenIV and go to:
    mods/update/x64/dlcpacks/patchdayX/dlc.rpf/x64/levels/gta5/vehicles.rpf
    (Replace patchdayX with the latest one containing your vehicle.)
  2. Find the .ytd file of the vehicle you are modifying.

Step 2: Replace the Livery in OpenIV

  1. Open the .ytd file in OpenIV.
  2. Locate the livery texture (sign_1, sign_2, etc.).
  3. Click Replace, then select your new livery file.
  4. Click Save.

Step 3: Export the .ytd File for FiveM

  1. After editing, right-click the .ytd file in OpenIV and select Export.
  2. Save it to your FiveM server's stream folder inside your vehicle resource.

Step 4: Restart the Server and Test

  1. Restart your FiveM server.
  2. Spawn the vehicle and check if the new livery appears.

Testing Liveries in FiveM

  1. Join your FiveM server.
  2. Use the Spawn Menu (vMenu or similar) to spawn the vehicle.
  3. If multiple liveries exist, use:
    setvehiclelivery <id>
    or use a Trainer menu to change liveries.

Troubleshooting

  • Livery not showing?

    • Ensure the .ytd file was saved correctly.
    • Check if the vehicles.meta file supports multiple liveries.
    • Restart the server after making changes.

  • Texture looks broken or pixelated?

    • Make sure the livery is the correct resolution.
    • Convert .png to .dds using OpenIV for better performance.

  • Vehicle crashes on spawn?

    • The .ytd file might be too large—reduce texture size if needed.

Conclusion

Using OpenIV, you can easily modify and install liveries for FiveM vehicles. Whether you're adding new liveries to an Add-On vehicle or replacing existing GTA V vehicles, OpenIV makes the process straightforward.

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