This is a short tutorial on how to do re-textures and how to render .dds files. I'm no expert, but I had to learn how to use GIMP and Photoshop myself because a lot of tutorials don't get specific enough on how to render .dds files. This tutorial will take you through step-by-step processes for doing most of the basics in GIMP. Most of this will translate to Photoshop. Here is the Table of Contents...

I. Using Bethesda Archive Extractor or BAE ............................................................................................... 2
II. Using GIMP ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 -Step by Step Retexturing Process ..................................................................................................... 4
2.2 - Selecting. .................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 - Paths ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.4 - Distressing Textures .......................................................................................................................... 11
2.5 - Exporting to .dds ................................................................................................................................. 13
III. Conclusion ...................................................................................................................................................... 14