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Mention LZ4 compression on Paks version 18
TrackMania '''.pak files''' are archives that contain a collection of other files, much like .zip archives. They are found in the "Packs" folder in the game installation directory. In ManiaPlanet, there are also '''.Pack.Gbx''' files with the same purpose.
TrackMania '''.pak files''' are archives that contain a collection of other files, much like .zip archives. They are found in the "Packs" folder in the game installation directory. In ManiaPlanet, there are also '''.Pack.Gbx''' files with the same purpose.
In older TM versions, .pak files are both compressed and encrypted (version 3); even the file index containing the file names and directory structure is encrypted. In ManiaPlanet, they include an uncompressed/uncrypted section as well (versions 6+).
In older TM versions, .pak files are both zlib-compressed and encrypted (version 3); even the file index containing the file names and directory structure is encrypted. In ManiaPlanet, they include an uncompressed/uncrypted section as well (versions 6+). Since version 18+, compression has been switched to LZ4 with a specific dictionary.
== Encryption ==
== Encryption ==