BLAL (File Format)

BLAL (Binary Loop Asset List) is a file format used in Wii U and Nintendo Switch games. It stores audio loop values, presumably controlled from a BAGST file.

File Format

The BLAL file format is a very simple format and consists of the following structure:

Offset	Type	Description
0x00	Char[4]	File magic. Always BLAL in ASCII.
0x04	UInt16	Byte-order-mark. FE FF for big endian, FF FE for little endian.
0x06	UInt16	Version number.
0x08	Int32	Number of loop values (N).
0x0C	UInt32[N]	Loop values.

Version List

Version

Found in

0.1

Animal Crossing: New Horizons ARMS Game Builder Garage Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (S00018080-R00018076-A00000000 Prototype) Nintendo Labo - Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit Nintendo Labo - Toy-Con 02: Robot Kit Nintendo Labo - Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit Nintendo Labo - Toy-Con 04: VR Kit Ring Fit Adventure Splatoon 2 Super Mario Maker Super Mario Maker 2 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo Switch)

Tools

The following tools can handle BLAL files:

• (none)