iOS Asset Catalog Explorer
Explore before you extract
After upload, browse a searchable asset list, inspect file metadata, and download individual renditions.
Quick start
- Export or locate an Assets.car file from an app bundle.
- Upload the file to inspect assets and metadata locally.
- Search assets and download selected renditions.
Parse, explore, and extract assets from iOS and macOS compiled Asset Catalog (.car) files. View images, colors, and metadata from app bundles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .car file?
A .car file is a compiled Asset Catalog generated when building iOS, tvOS, watchOS, or macOS applications with Xcode. It contains compiled assets including images, icons, textures, colors, and data.
How do I find a .car file?
For iOS apps, the Assets.car file is located inside the app bundle (.app folder). For installed apps, you can find it at: /Applications/YourApp.app/Contents/Resources/Assets.car (macOS) or inside the .ipa file for iOS apps.
What assets can I extract?
You can extract images at different scales (@1x, @2x, @3x), app icons, colors, PDF vectors, and other data assets from the .car file. Each asset includes metadata like dimensions, compression type, and device idiom.
Is my data uploaded to a server?
No! All parsing happens in your browser using WebAssembly. Your .car files never leave your computer.
What compression formats are supported?
The tool supports LZFSE, LZVN, ZIP/deflate, RLE, and palette-img compression formats commonly found in iOS asset catalogs.