Extract text from Animal Crossing text files (KUP)
To convert KUP text files to another format, you need Kuriimu or other Game software.
To convert other file formats to the "Localization XML" file type, you need software like Kuriimu or a similar tool.
KUP files are XML-based text archives primarily used in the modding and localization of Nintendo titles, most notably the Animal Crossing series. These files are typically generated by community tools like KUPView or Kuriimu to act as a human-readable bridge between the game's compiled binary text files (such as .MSBT or BMG) and the translator.
While .KUP files rely on standard XML syntax, working with them directly can be frustrating for casual users or translators. The files are often cluttered with extensive markup tags, control codes, and metadata required for the game engine, making the actual dialogue difficult to isolate and read. Furthermore, they are not natively supported by standard word processors like Microsoft Word, meaning users must rely on specialized homebrew utilities or raw code editors like Notepad++. To streamline translation or content review, users typically convert .KUP files to cleaner formats like TXT for reading, CSV or XLSX for spreadsheet-based editing, or JSON for web-based applications.
Convert.Guru analyzes your KUP file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert KUP file to , you can use Kuriimu or similar software from the "Game Text Localization" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to KUP, try Kuriimu or another comparable tool in the "Game Text Localization" category.
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