Edit Loading Screen Maps?

[Solid_Snake]

I was wondering, can you edit the original loading maps that show the progress of your user during campaigns such as a map of Northern Lordaeron. For instance, can I alter these maps so I can create my own maps which show the progression of my campaign?

Can someone tell me if this is even possible and if so how?

 

[Waldbaer]

Well these loading screens are just pictures and of course you can use your custom loading screens in your campaign. Of course you can extract blizzard's loading screens and edit them using graphic programs. Maybe the loading screen finder might help you to find the right one. Maybe some optimization is also possible, depending on what exactly you want. Ask more precisely and I'll maybe help you!

 

[Solid_Snake]

Help

I need something that can convert an image file into the correct format. I have Image Extractor but I need some help with that.

 

[Waldbaer]

Well, I don't have ImageExtractor - I use wc3viewer. If you have problems while converting make sure these things:
- BLPs must have sizes consisting of 256 and 512 pixels length and/or heighth.
- sometimes export from 24Bit to 32Bit-Colour results in a completely transparent picture; if this happens, export to 24Bit from your image-program and let the converter add the alpha-layer.