Arsc Decompiler May 2026

It handles complex configurations, framework resources, and even reconstructs Android 14’s new resource features.

def parse(self): # Top-level chunk self.read_uint32() # type self.read_uint32() # header size pkg_count = self.read_uint32() for _ in range(pkg_count): self.parse_package() arsc decompiler

In simple terms, resources.arsc is a . It maps resource IDs (like 0x7f080012 ) to actual resource paths, values, configurations (screen size, language, orientation), and styling information. | Chunk Type | Purpose | |------------|---------| |

| Chunk Type | Purpose | |------------|---------| | RES_TABLE_TYPE | Header; contains package ID (usually 0x7f for app, 0x01 for Android framework). | | RES_STRING_POOL_TYPE | A pool of all UTF-16 strings used in resources (keys and values). | | RES_TABLE_PACKAGE_TYPE | Defines a package (e.g., your app’s package name). | | RES_TABLE_TYPE_SPEC | Specifies the types of resources (layout, drawable, string, etc.). | | RES_TABLE_TYPE_ENTRY | Actual key-value pairs: resource ID to value. | | RES_TABLE_TYPE_CONFIG | Configuration variation (e.g., values-en-rUS-land ). | | | RES_TABLE_TYPE_SPEC | Specifies the types of

apktool d app.apk This produces a res/ folder with decoded values/strings.xml and a public.xml file.

public final class R public static final class string public static final int app_name = 0x7f030001; public static final int welcome_msg = 0x7f030002;

Start with Apktool for quick, reliable results. If you need programmatic access, use ARSCLib (Java) or Androguard (Python). Avoid online tools for proprietary code.