====== WAD ======

//WAD// files are the original format that [[games:Doom]] used to store data files (such as sound, [[modding:graphic patch|graphic patches]], [[modding:texture]]s, palettes and level information). 

There are two types of WAD files:

  * **IWAD** is a complete set of game data (such as //DOOM2.WAD//).
  * **PWAD** (patch WAD) contains a subset of resources, e.g., a single level. These are meant to be loaded in addition to an IWAD.

===== Where can I get DOOM2.WAD or other official IWADs? =====


From the original game retail disks, CDs and electronic download retail products (from [[http://store.steampowered.com|Steam]], [[http://gog.com|GOG.com]], or id Software online store).

Shareware versions of these games can be acquired from http://www.idsoftware.com/.


===== Where to put WAD files so that Doomsday can find them? =====

  * See the [[Getting started]] page.


===== WAD Editors =====

  *  [[http://www.doombuilder.com|Doom Builder]]
  *  [[http://slade.mancubus.net|SLADE3]]


===== See also =====

  *  [[modding:PWAD]]
  *  [[modding:Data lump]]
  *  [[modding:WAD directory]]