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How to Convert Add-On Cars from GTA5-Mods to FiveM

Add-On cars are the best way to mod FiveM without replacing default vehicles. Learn how to identify, convert, and install Add-On vehicles from GTA5-Mods.com.

February 18, 20262 min read6 sections

What is an "Add-On" Car?

On GTA5-Mods.com, you'll see two main types of vehicle mods: Replace and Add-On.

  • Replace: Overwrites an existing GTA V car (e.g., replaces the Adder).
  • Add-On: Adds a brand new car to the game without removing anything.

    • For FiveM servers, Add-On cars are superior. They allow you to have unlimited custom vehicles without messing up the base game cars.

    Identifying Add-On Mods

    When browsing GTA5-Mods.com, look for the "Add-On" tag in the title or description. These mods usually come as a dlc.rpf file inside the download.

    The Challenge with DLC.RPF

    The problem is that FiveM cannot read dlc.rpf files directly. You cannot just drop this file into your server. You must "crack open" the DLC pack and extract the raw data.

    Method 1: The One-Click Solution

    Our GTA5 Mods Convertor fully supports Add-On mods.

  • Paste the GTA5-Mods.com link.
  • The converter detects it's an Add-On.
  • It automatically extracts the dlc.rpf on our backend.
  • It packages the raw files into a FiveM resource.

    • This saves you from installing OpenIV and manually extracting files.

    Method 2: Manual Extraction (Requires OpenIV)

    If you want to convert an Add-On manually:

  • Install OpenIV: This is a desktop tool for viewing GTA V files.
  • Open the DLC.RPF: Drag the `dlc.rpf` from the mod download into OpenIV.
  • Find the Models: Navigate to `x64/levels/gta5/vehicles/vehicles.rpf`. Extract all `.yft` and `.ytd` files.
  • Find the Data: Navigate to `common/data`. Extract `handling.meta`, `vehicles.meta`, etc.
  • Create Resource: Setup your FiveM resource folder structure (stream/data) and place the files there.

    • Streaming Names

    When you convert an Add-On car, it will have a specific "spawn name".

  • If you use our converter, the spawn name is usually the same as the folder name.
  • You spawn it in-game using /car [spawn-name].

    • Troubleshooting Add-Ons

  • Crash on Spawn: Usually caused by a bad `handling.meta`. Try using a default handling line first.
  • Texture Glitches: The `carvariations.meta` might reference colors that don't exist.
  • "Invalid Model" Error: You likely forgot to add the resource to your `server.cfg`.

    • Summary

    Add-On cars are the gold standard for FiveM servers. While manual conversion requires OpenIV and patience, GTA5 Mods Convertor handles dlc.rpf extraction instantly.

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