Start with the original.
Bring your FiveM map ZIP, including its stream folder and resource files. MLO interiors and exterior maps are supported.
THE MAP WORKSHOP BETA
FiveM Map & MLO Optimizer
Keep the place.
Lose the excess.
Optimize your MLOs and exterior maps with measured texture savings and optional geometry LODs. Keep the layout you built your server around.
ZIP in. A verified copy out. No in-game script added.
01 Original archive preserved02 Collisions & layout retained03 Results you can inspect
YOUR WORKSPACE
Map Optimizer Beta
Make room for better maps.
Upload. Compare. Keep the version you like.
Sign in to optimize your maps
Analysis is free. Export costs 1 credit per map resource, or is included in an active Optimizer subscription. Review the quote before building.
Sign in →FROM ACTUAL MAP EXPORTS
Less guesswork.
More evidence.
Three corrected exports received positive owner feedback in FiveM. These figures measure files and asset data — not FPS.
| Test map | Less texture data | Fewer distant triangles* | Smaller ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment NY Vibe | 43.3% | 35.1% | 11.2% |
| Beach Mansion | 38.4% | 29.1% | 10.4% |
| Lombank Rooftop | 38.1% | 20.1% | 14.4% |
*Low-detail level of the models receiving new LODs. High-detail geometry retained. New LOD structures add approximately 9.0 / 15.6 / 2.0 MiB respectively. No FPS benchmark or universal saving is claimed.
A SIMPLE RESOURCE WORKFLOW
From your map to a lighter copy.
Choose your balance.
Keep the original resolution with Quality, or reduce eligible texture detail with Balanced or Performance. Add model LODs when useful.
Review, then install.
Download the optimized ZIP and its report. Keep the original backup and test one version at a time on your server.
THE DETAILS MATTER
Your map is more
than its file size.
Texture data, distant geometry and archive weight are different costs. The report keeps them separate so you can choose a profile with the right trade-offs.
- What can change
- Supported texture formats and resolution, ZIP packaging, and optional medium/low model detail with its switching distances.
- What stays in place
- Map placements, high-detail geometry, collisions, rooms, portals, scripts, manifests and filenames.
- What needs an in-game check
- Close-up texture detail, LOD transitions, lights, glass and actual performance. Protected assets cannot be decrypted.
BEFORE YOU BUILD
FiveM map optimization, explained.
What is a FiveM map optimizer?
A FiveM map optimizer processes map assets to reduce eligible texture data and file size. FiveMRides also offers optional distance-based geometry LODs for supported static models. Upload your original map ZIP, review the analysis, then download a separate optimized copy.
Can I optimize MLO interiors and exterior maps?
Yes. Upload a ZIP containing a FiveM map resource with YMAP or YTYP files, up to 512 MB. Supported YTD, YDR and YDD texture assets can be optimized. Optional geometry LOD generation currently supports eligible standalone static YDR models.
Which profile keeps the original visual quality?
Quality preserves texture resolution and decoded pixels while compacting eligible opaque textures and repacking files. Balanced caps eligible textures at 2K. Performance uses up to 1K for main textures and 512 for verified normal or specular detail. Those smaller profiles can soften close-up detail. Geometry LODs are optional and change detail at a distance.
Does it preserve collisions, rooms and portals?
The optimizer preserves map placements, collision data, rooms, portals, scripts, manifests and resource filenames. High-detail geometry is retained when supported model LODs are added. Unsupported assets are kept rather than rebuilt. Always inspect the downloaded copy in FiveM before replacing an installed map.
Will optimizing maps increase FiveM FPS?
No fixed FPS gain is promised. Lower-detail geometry can reduce distant rendering work, and smaller texture data may help memory pressure. Results depend on the scene and the computer. Added LODs also consume native resource memory. ZIP size, texture data, triangle counts and native allocation are reported separately; FPS requires an in-game comparison.
Can I upload encrypted or Asset Escrow maps?
The tool cannot decrypt Asset Escrow or other protected assets. Unreadable or unsupported files are retained and listed for review. Use accessible original files you are authorized to modify.
Do I need Blender, a plugin or an in-game script?
No local 3D editor is required for this workflow. Processing runs on a worker, and the download keeps the FiveM resource layout. Optional LODs are stored in the supported models themselves, so this optimization does not add a runtime script to your map.
What does Map Optimizer cost?
Analysis is free with an account. Export costs 1 credit per map resource, using the shared Studio wallet, or is included in an active Optimizer subscription. A ZIP containing several resources is quoted per resource before you confirm. Credits are charged only after the output ZIP is verified. Repeat downloads of the saved result do not charge again.
How do I install and test the optimized map?
Back up the original resource, stop it, and install the optimized copy under its original resource name. Do not load both versions together. Restart the resource or server and inspect interiors, exterior views, glass, lights, collisions and distance transitions. Compare performance using the same route, camera and settings.
FIND THE RIGHT FIX
Textures, LODs or a map conflict?
Optimize an MLO
Identify texture weight and distant model detail, then compare the same scene before and after.
Read the MLO optimization guide →Diagnose missing textures
Separate player settings, resource problems and server-side asset costs before changing your map.
Fix FiveM texture loss →Understand memory warnings
ZIP weight, texture data and native allocation are different measurements.
Read the oversized assets guide →For overlapping resources, inspect Map Fixer. To combine resources, see Map Merger. Optimizing textures is not the same as repairing collisions or merging maps.