DeuTex

DeuTex is a valuable wad composer and essential tool for those immersed in wad hacking beyond level editing. It effortlessly composes wads for Doom, Heretic, Hexen and Strife. It allows users to extract wad lumps and save them as individual files or build a wad from separate files. During the lump extraction process, DeuTex converts data into the appropriate format like PPM for graphics and Sun audio for samples. Similarly, for inclusion in pwads, it performs necessary conversions like converting PPM to Doom picture format.

DeuTex stands out with its advanced functions like merging wads, and its ease of use makes it an indispensable tool. Key features of DeuTex include compatibility with Unix and DOS platforms and support for a wide range of iwads including Doom alpha 0.4 and 0.5, Doom press release pre-beta, Heretic, Hexen, and Strife. It supports multiple file formats like .au, .voc, .wav, .bmp, .gif (will be discontinued), and .ppm.

Recent updates to DeuTex brought improvements such as a new default transparent color, support for Doom alpha 0.4 and Doom alpha 0.5, Hexen, and Strife, and a new command -usedidx. DeuTex builds more smoothly on Unix (especially Linux) and on DOS and Windows, builds with DJGPP and Cygwin. The source code is also readily available under a libre license comprising GPL, LGPL, and Pbmplus. Users can benefit from many small improvements and bug fixes, making this a highly recommended software to have.