CTools

CTools is a library of tools for editing Nintendo Wii game files. It was created for usage with Mario Kart Wii, but the tools will work for NSMBW as well. The library comes with 5 tools in it: BMG Tool, BRRES Tool, ImageTool, KCL Tool, and SZS Tool. Each tool will be explained in greater detail below.

BMG Tool/Editor
The BMG Editor allows for editing of a Wii game's BMG text file. It is able to add, edit, and remove messages contained in the file. It also allows for custom characters and other fun things. These are documented on the wiki here. If you wish to edit NSMBW's BMG file, see Game Text Editing.



BRRES Tool/Editor
The BRRES Editor allows for editing a Binary Revolution Resource Package (BRRES). It allows you to add new folders and delete existing files.

ImageTool/TPL Editor
The TPL Editor can view and edit TPL Image files. It can view it in different color channels, as well as zoom in and out. It also has support for reformatting the image, such as changing the size.



KCL Tool/Editor
The KCL Editor is meant for Mario Kart Wii courses. It can view the statistics for the file.



SZS Explorer
The SZS Explorer can edit Wii U8 Archive files. It can view the files in them, and add/remove files. It can also view data for the files in the archive.