If you're into changing textures, I recommend using GIMP. It's freeware, and is very powerful for making textures. If the learning curve is too steep, try Paint.net, which is also freeware. If you have money to spend and want the very best, I recommend Adobe Photoshop.
If you're into audio, I suggest Audacity. It's freeware, and can be used to do most basic things like recording, editing, and combining sound effects. For music I suggest trying out Garage Band before getting into heavier programs. It's Mac only, however, so it may not work on your system. I have yet to find anything comparable for Windows of Linux... and believe me I'd like to.
For assembling a pack, any archive manager that handles .zip files will do. Windows Explorer on every version newer than Windows XP will work just fine. If you want something a little more full-featured, I suggest WinRAR. It costs money, but it's worth it. If you want something else, try 7-zip... though that's a bit overkill for just making a resource pack. It's also not as easy to use as Windows Explorer... but will work on some non-windows operating systems.
I suggest you read The All-Inclusive Guide to Texturing, even if you're not making a texture-type pack. Most of the introduction stuff applies no matter what kind of pack you're making, so it will be helpful. If you're wanting to do texturing, the rest of the guide will be even more helpful.
The most important tools you need are WinZip or WinRAR, and a graphics editor like Photoshop, Gimp, or many more. These two things, a packager and a graphics editor, are actually all you need right now to make fantastic Resource Packs.
The absolute best place to learn how to make a resource pack is Mark's All Inclusive Guide. Even old hands like me use it. From beginner to expert there is information here that can help.
I (and many more people here), will be glad to answer any more questions you have. We are always glad to see new people joining the making of texture packs. Have fun!
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Retired StaffIf you're into changing textures, I recommend using GIMP. It's freeware, and is very powerful for making textures. If the learning curve is too steep, try Paint.net, which is also freeware. If you have money to spend and want the very best, I recommend Adobe Photoshop.
If you're into audio, I suggest Audacity. It's freeware, and can be used to do most basic things like recording, editing, and combining sound effects. For music I suggest trying out Garage Band before getting into heavier programs. It's Mac only, however, so it may not work on your system. I have yet to find anything comparable for Windows of Linux... and believe me I'd like to.
For assembling a pack, any archive manager that handles .zip files will do. Windows Explorer on every version newer than Windows XP will work just fine. If you want something a little more full-featured, I suggest WinRAR. It costs money, but it's worth it. If you want something else, try 7-zip... though that's a bit overkill for just making a resource pack. It's also not as easy to use as Windows Explorer... but will work on some non-windows operating systems.
I suggest you read The All-Inclusive Guide to Texturing, even if you're not making a texture-type pack. Most of the introduction stuff applies no matter what kind of pack you're making, so it will be helpful. If you're wanting to do texturing, the rest of the guide will be even more helpful.
I hope that helps you.
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Curse PremiumThe most important tools you need are WinZip or WinRAR, and a graphics editor like Photoshop, Gimp, or many more. These two things, a packager and a graphics editor, are actually all you need right now to make fantastic Resource Packs.
The absolute best place to learn how to make a resource pack is Mark's All Inclusive Guide. Even old hands like me use it. From beginner to expert there is information here that can help.
I (and many more people here), will be glad to answer any more questions you have. We are always glad to see new people joining the making of texture packs. Have fun!