Armored Core (PS2) Emblem Tool

There have been several emblem tools for the PlayStation 2 Armored Core games, but this article will focus on one developed by mparley over at github.

Download Link

Version 1.0.2

Compatibility

Instructions

Preparing the PNG

Must be exactly 128x128 pixels
Transparency is recognized, but it is all or nothing. Partial transparency will be read as fully transparent.
Must have a maximum of 255 colors only

Preparing the Emblem

Within your game of choice, set any emblem as your custom emblem and save it to the memory card.

Preparing the Memory Card

Convert the PS2 memory card with the saved emblem data into a folder to access its contents.
- One method is to use the convert functionality built into PCSX2.
  - PCSX2 > Settings > Memory Cards > Select .ps2 memory card > Convert > Folder > OK

Locating the Emblem File

Navigate to the memory card folder.
Armored Core 2 to Armored Core: Ninebreaker emblem files:
- Look for BASLUS-XXXXXEXX. E00 is the first emblem saved.
Armored Core: Last Raven emblem files:
- Look for BASLUS-21338EMB (US release) and open the folder to find the dataX (0,1, 2, etc.) files.

Converting the PNG

Copy the emblem file (dataX or BASLUS-XXXXXEXX) from the PS2 memory card folder and paste it into the AC Emblem Tool folder.
Copy the prepared PNG and paste it into the same AC Emblem Tool Folder.
Select both the emblem file and the PNG and drag and drop them into the "acet" application.
The original emblem file (dataX or BASLUS-XXXXXEXX) will be overwritten.
You will know that the conversion is complete when a .backup file is created in the folder.

Transferring back to the memory card

Cut/copy the new emblem file (dataX or BASLUS-XXXXXEXX) and paste it back into the BASLUS-21338EMB or BASLUS-XXXXXEXX folder.

Other Notes

This guide assumes that this is for use over PCSX2. Transferring to PlayStation 2 hardware is possible, but not covered here.

References

1. PNG to Emblem Forum Thread
2. AC Emblem Tool page on github