Converting RPF files to ZIP is technically a derivative work. Rockstar Games legally owns all assets inside. However, the modding community has long operated under a fair-use policy for personal, non-commercial modifications.
Do not:
Do:
C:\Users\Modder> rpf2zip.exe "GTAV\update.rpf" --out "converted" --verbose
RPF to ZIP Portable Converter v1.0
[INFO] Reading: GTAV\update.rpf (1.2 GB)
[INFO] RPF version: 8, encrypted: no
[INFO] Extracting: 3,420 files... rpf to zip portable
Let’s walk through a real-world example using the most reliable portable tool: OpenIV in Portable Mode. Converting RPF files to ZIP is technically a derivative work