
Merks Trader Image Switcher 2.0
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- SPT 3.8
- TeejayMerks
- 1.4k Downloads
- 44 Comments
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Merks Trader Image Switcher 2.0
The only trader images changer you will ever need!
Welcome to Merks Trader Image Switcher!
Here are some of the features you can expect:
Features:
- Simple easy to use UI.
- Supports ALL Traders Period.
- Choose from multiple image sets or make your own with the Custom folder.
- Supports JPG & PNG file types.
- Easily clear your trader images temp files by clicking the SET TRADER IMAGES button.
- Best of all, it keeps loading times down when launching the game by only clearing what needs to be.
Trader Packs Included
!!!MERKS TRADER IMAGE SWITCHER!!!
!!!WORKS WITH ALL TRADER MODS!!!
It's now easier then ever to customize your trader just the way you want!
To do this is super simple,
1. Choose your images.
2. Name them whatever the name of the original trader's image name is ""EXACTLY"".
3. Navigate to the MerksTraderImageSwitcher folder located in your SPT install folder inside /user/mods folder.
4. Navigate to the /res folder.
5. Now you should see the custom folder
6. Drag your trader images into the custom folder.
7. Open the Merks Image Switcher program toggle Custom on, click SET TRADER IMAGES.
8. DONE! Launch the game and enjoy your new custom trader images.
Feedback and Suggestions:
I welcome your feedback and suggestions! Please feel free to leave your thoughts in the Comments. Your input is invaluable in helping me improve and expand the mod.
Thank you for checking out Merks Trader Image Switcher! I hope you enjoy the new experience in single-player Tarkov.
How to install Merks Trader Image Switcher Mod:
1. Download the Merks Trader Image Switcher.
Next, you need to download Merks Trader Image Switcher, which contains everything you need to use the mod.
4. Install Merks Trader Image Switcher.
After downloading Merks Trader Image Switcher, follow these steps to install it:
- Locate the downloaded Merks Image Switcher file, which should be a .zip archive.
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Inside the .zip archive, you will find a User folder.
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Open your Escape from Tarkov SPT installation directory.
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Drag and drop the User folder from Merks Image Switcher archive into your main SPT installation directory. Merge the folder if prompted.
NOTE: If you are updating from version 1.0.1 I suggest backing up your custom images and deleting the old version first.
5. Verify the Installation.
To ensure the mod is installed correctly, verify the following:
- The User folder should contain the folder MerksTraderImageSwitcher.
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Launch Escape from Tarkov SPT to see if the custom trader images are loaded correctly.
6. Enjoy Your New Trader Images!
Once everything is set up, you can start enjoying the new trader images provided by Merks Image Switcher.
Or, create your own amazing trader images, and make your traders truly yours!
Tips:
- Always back up your game files before installing new mods to avoid any potential issues.
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Ensure your game is updated to the latest version of SP-Tarkov for compatibility with the mods.
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Read the mod descriptions and instructions carefully for any specific installation steps or requirements.
!!!MERKS TRADER IMAGE SWITCHER!!!
!!!WORKS WITH ALL TRADER MODS!!!
It's now easier then ever to Set your trader images the way you want!
To do this is super simple,
1. Navigate to the MerksTraderImageSwitcher folder located in your SPT install folder inside /user/mods folder.
2. Click the MerksImageSwitcher shortcut. If the shortcut don't work, navigate to the /config folder.
3. Open the Merks Image Switcher program toggle Main, Custom, Anime, or Realistic on depending on the one you want then click SET TRADER IMAGES.
4. DONE! Launch the game and enjoy your new custom trader images.
This is a list of things to know when using Merks Trader Image Switcher.
1. Clicking the SET TRADER IMAGES
When you click the the SET TRADER IMAGES button in the Merks Image Switcher, it deletes the avatar folder located in the "C:\Users\YOUR_COMPUTER_NAME\AppData\Local\Temp\Battlestate Games\EscapeFromTarkov\files\trader". This insures a speedy load time as it only clears the temp files needed to update the traders images.
2. Some trader names work differently
Some traders like Artem, have the name of the trader image "artem.jpg" but in the mod's code it looks for "Artem.jpg" so you have to change the traders image name to "Artem.jpg" for it to work correctly. I haven't tested every single trader but I have checked over 7 different traders and changed the custom image to the traders image name and it just works.
3. Change the images in any folder
You don't have to keep the images in any of the folders the same if you don't want to. Change it up, make it where you have mix and matched trader images in the main if you want. The world is your oyster.
4. Show off your traders
I would love to see what everyone comes up with as the layout for their traders. Share a image of your trader list in the Comments. I will be picking my top ten custom trader images that will be listed in a pined comment at the top of the comments page.
5. The Merks Image Switcher uses .NET 4.8
If the Merks Image Switcher program does not work for you, you may need to install the .NET 4.8 framework. Which you can download here.
For further assistance or to report any new issues, please report them in the Comments Page.
I would like to invite everyone to take part in this mod.
- Do you like creating custom trader images?
- Wish you could share them easier without all the extra coding?
- Post the trader images you have as a custom trader image pack for the Merks Trader Image Switcher Mod.
How to take part.
Instructions for creators are as follows,
Formatting your trader image pack.
- Create a folder structure as follows, user/mods/MerksTraderImageSwitcher/res/unused/YOURPACKNAME_FOLDER.
- Add your trader Images to the YOURPACKNAME_FOLDER.
- Make sure your custom trader images use the same name as the trader you want to change's image name "EXCATLY".
- With the exception of artem.jpg, name it Artem.jpg instead.
- If you have multiple packs already made just create a YOURPACKNAME_FOLDER, add your trader folder packs to YOURPACKNAME_FOLDER.
Instructions for users are as follows,
Installation of your custom trader image pack.
- Drag the user folder from the YOURPACKNAME.zip into your main SPT-AKI 3.8.3 folder directory.
- Drag the trader images you want to use from user/mods/MerksTraderImageSwitcher/res/unused/YOURPACKNAME_FOLDER, into user/mods/MerksTraderImageSwitcher/res/custom.
- Select the custom folder in the Merks Image Switcher program.
- Click SET TRADER IMAGES.
- launch the game.
- EnjoyI
Images
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Version 2.0
- TeejayMerks
- 312 Downloads
Now works with all Trader Mods!
Plus a program!
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Version 1.0.x
- TeejayMerks
- 539 Downloads
Compatible with 3.8.3, 3.8.2, 3.8.1, 3.8.0
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Version 1.0.1
- TeejayMerks
- 354 Downloads
This version is a complete rework. Rebuilt from the ground up.
Now it's easier to change the images to whatever you want.
Simply go into the settings.json file, there you will see what traders coincides with what .jpg file name in the res folder.
Be sure to make your custom trader images size 640x640px. Then to rename each one just copy and past the value to the left of the custom_trader name in the settings.json file.
Also in the setting file you can chose whether you want all the traders changed or just the ones you want by changing changeAllTraders to false then changing what traders you want changed true.
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Version 1.0.0
- TeejayMerks
- 193 Downloads
Gleneth
How do we change like Scorpion? I added a pic and added the merchants name to no avail. He probably has an ID code i need to grab. Do you know where i might grab this?
Discord is Gleneth_
Making a picture pack atm to include a lot of the Custom Traders
prealphagod
Works like a charm, thank you for the mod.

TeejayMerks Author
That's awesome! I am glade you are enjoying the mod. Thanks so much for sharing your traders, they look sweet!
TeejayMerks Author
You know this is a pretty good looking image pack. You should make it a trader image pack for the mod. There is instructions on how to set it up on the main page of this mod under the "Invite To All Creators" section.
jbs4bmx
Noice! I was working on something like this with multiple variations of images selectable via a configuration file, but you beat me to it.
Well done!
TeejayMerks Author
Thank you so much, that mean a lot coming from a fellow Modder.
Please check out the Invite-To-All-Creators section on the main post page if you would like to take part in creating trader packs for this mod. I would love for you to be one of the first to join in creating awesome trader packs.
DizzilyHQ
Wow the man delivered! 10/10
Would just be cool to have extra images fitting the style for more custom traders.
Love your style and would be cool if all the traders would fit
TeejayMerks Author
Oh, you know that is coming. The way this mod works now I will be uploading image packs from now on. There is nothing more to change with the mod unless I decide to add more folders with specific genres to toggle on and off in the program.

Thanks so much for the support!
DizzilyHQ
Man i love this mod. Finally some new fitting pictures to look to

I also vote for new trader pictures aswell like Voodo! would be insanely good to have some fitting picutres for Coyote, Legs, Painter, Scorpion, Gambler, Hephaestus and Lotus
DizzilyHQ
TeejayMerks Author
Well get ready, I have something new coming in the next few days. the mod is done but the settings program isn't finished. trust me when i say, you will never use another trader image switcher once it comes out.
DizzilyHQ
POG!
VodooGod
I love this mod so much.
Would it be possible to add a picture for the new trader Ref as well?
TeejayMerks Author
I could expand the mod to include custom readers as well. I am already working on a new version anyway. that's a good idea.
VodooGod
Thx man, they're all looking so great.
TeejayMerks Author
Just wait. I am cooling right now update out maybe tomorrow. Whole lot of new.
VodooGod
thx, you're the best.
holynevil
mod suddenly stop working, where should i find the log to find out why ?
TeejayMerks Author
clear your temp files and relaunch the game.
S13NDR_M4N
In creating this mod did you find a way to access other elements of the default traders such as their assort tables?
XeroCool
The trader image switch also transferred over to the live version of the game. Do I just need to clear my file cache from the live launcher?
TeejayMerks Author
Yes.
Euphie
is this just AI
TeejayMerks Author
The images? Yes. I thought these generated images looked really good. I am a prompter for AI and with very detailed prompts you can get really good results. Also that's why I made it simple to change the images. Just incase others liked the mod but not the imagery. This way they can easily change it to whatever they like.
PenOkOh
Sadly this does not work for me. Drag and drop and nothing. Settings json is like it should be. I can't imagine any other mod being behind it, but who knows. I tried changing the format from jpg to png on your image files to replace the ones in the server folder. But when I boot up it reverts back to the original ones. Never seen anything like this before. It usually works to just replace the original files. These looks nice though. Have a great day!
TeejayMerks Author
you have to clear your temp files in the settings section of the launcher to see changes.
PenOkOh
Oh lord. That was definitely is. How did I not think of it.. I thought this was EFT just being EFT. Thanks mate. It looks sick in game. I did change Jaeger and Prapor with each other. Thanks you kindly!
TeejayMerks Author
Awesome! Yeah that's why I made it simple to change who is who and even if you wanted different images all together. Cheers!

Soso_Kami
salut merci pour le mod je ne peux pas l'utiliser j'ai mis le mod dans l'utilisateur aussi mais rien ne se passe ) =
TeejayMerks Author
Je suis désolé d'entendre cela, utilisez-vous SPT v.3.8+ ?
Assurez-vous que vous utilisez SPT version 3.8 ou supérieure pour garantir la compatibilité avec le mod. Cela pourrait résoudre le problème que vous rencontrez.
Soso_Kami
oui j'ai la dernière version mais ou faut il poser le dossier dans mod ? merci pour vos reponse
TeejayMerks Author
Le dossier utilisateur doit simplement être glissé et déposé directement dans votre dossier principal installé par SPT, il placera automatiquement les fichiers au bon endroit.
Soso_Kami
j"ai déposer le dossier comme indiquer mais sa n'a pas fonctionner )=
TeejayMerks Author
Je me demande pourquoi... Avez-vous réessayé de télécharger le mod ? Peut-être que le téléchargement est foiré ou quelque chose du genre.
Mace
Mate, you mad a great work even better! Thanks again!
C4lo
Great images!
In my opinion Jaeger should have Prapors image and vice versa,
Prapor the AK guy and Jaeger the SR guy
cococops
i think too, prapor's icon seems more like a hunter
TeejayMerks Author
Thank you so much for the feedback! I did have some issues trying to figure out who should be who with those two seem in your opinion I chose wrong lol. The beauty of it is you can go in the res folder in the mod and change the names around so that Prapor and Jaeger are switched. Happy Playing!
Mace
Thank you for your work, I like the pictures! Works fine...
Uuuups.... My weapon´s jamming, got to see Mechanic, and later I need a talk at the Therapist about violence in computer games....

TeejayMerks Author