Answer missing? The guide explains every step in detail.
The internal format ARK uses to store paintings. Every pixel is mapped to one of the available ARK dyes. The PNT Editor generates this file automatically from your image.
Yes. Before downloading you choose which game the file is generated for – Survival Evolved and Survival Ascended use slightly different formats and locations.
Into the MyPaintings folder: for ASA under …\ARK Survival Ascended\ShooterGame\Saved\MyPaintings\, for ASE under …\ARK\ShooterGame\Saved\MyPaintings\. If the folder doesn't exist, create it.
ARK can only display its fixed dye palette. The converter picks the closest ARK dye for every pixel – the ingame preview shows the result exactly as it will look in the game.
Canvases, signs, flags, war paint and dinos. Each object type has its own resolution; the converter crops your image to fit.
Most common causes: wrong folder path, special characters in the file name, or the server doesn't allow custom paintings. Check the path, rename the file and restart the game.
Yes, completely free and no sign-up required. The conversion runs directly in your browser.
No. Your image is processed locally in your browser and never leaves your machine.