Assetto Corsa Number Plates [exclusive] Jun 2026

Here’s a comprehensive guide to Assetto Corsa number plates — how they work, how to customize them, and common issues.

1. What are number plates in Assetto Corsa? In AC, number plates are textures applied to 3D models of cars. Some cars have:

Built-in plate models (a separate 3D object with its own texture). Plate textures mapped onto the body (part of the main skin). No plates (race cars usually lack road-legal plates).

2. Where are number plate files located? For a specific car (e.g., ks_ferrari_f40 ): assettocorsa\content\cars\ks_ferrari_f40\skins\skin_name\ assetto corsa number plates

Inside a skin folder, you’ll find:

plate.dds (most common plate texture) plate_c.dds (sometimes for carbon/alternate) ext_plate.dds (external plate) int_plate.dds (internal plate, e.g., on dashboard)

If missing, the plate may be part of the main car_paint.dds / body.dds . Here’s a comprehensive guide to Assetto Corsa number

3. How to create custom number plates Method A – Replace plate.dds

Find the car’s skin folder (or create a new skin folder). Extract the original plate.dds using CM Showroom or Content Manager → Skin editor . Edit with Photoshop (DDS plugin) or GIMP + DDS plugin, or use Paint.NET . Save as:

DXT5 with mipmaps (for transparency) Or DXT1 if no alpha needed In AC, number plates are textures applied to

Overwrite or place in your skin folder.

Method B – Edit body texture If the plate is painted on:

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