Extract text from C&C 3 replays (KWREPLAY)
To convert KWREPLAY replays to another format, you need Command & Conquer 3 or other Game software.
To convert other file formats to the "Replay File" file type, you need software like Command & Conquer 3 or a similar tool.
A .kwreplay file is a match replay file generated by Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath, a real-time strategy game published by Electronic Arts. This file records the exact sequence of player inputs, coordinates, and commands during a multiplayer or skirmish match.
The main disadvantage of the .kwreplay format is that it is highly proprietary and engine-dependent. It does not contain actual video or audio frames like a standard MP4 or AVI. Instead, it acts as a script that forces the game engine to re-simulate the match in real-time. Because of this, the file requires the exact game version, map, and mods to open correctly. If the game receives an update, old replays will often desynchronize or refuse to load entirely. Furthermore, these files cannot be directly shared on platforms like YouTube or viewed on mobile devices.
Because this is a closed, proprietary data format, standard online video converters fail to process it. To actually "convert" a .kwreplay into a playable video format like MP4, you must load the replay inside the game client and use screen recording software such OBS Studio to capture the output.
Convert.Guru analyzes your KWREPLAY file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
If you want to convert KWREPLAY file to , you can use Command & Conquer 3 or similar software from the "Game Match Replay Data" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to KWREPLAY, try Command & Conquer 3 or another comparable tool in the "Game Match Replay Data" category.
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