diff --git a/AGENTS.md b/AGENTS.md
index 30896e4..5f7f0ce 100644
--- a/AGENTS.md
+++ b/AGENTS.md
@@ -13,7 +13,8 @@
 - Orthophoto export: `uv run python export_ortho_tiles.py` (requires JP2s under `raw_dop/jp2/`).
 - Refresh VRT manually if needed: `gdalbuildvrt work/dgm.vrt raw_dgm1/*.tif`.
 - Inspect a result: `gdalinfo export_unity/height_png16/<tile>.png | head` to sanity-check bounds and scaling.
- - Expected warning: `Computed -srcwin ... falls partially outside source raster extent` means the DOP coverage is slightly smaller than the tile footprint; edge pixels will be filled with NoData/zeros. Add adjacent JP2s or shrink the requested window if you need to silence it.
+- Expected warning: `Computed -srcwin ... falls partially outside source raster extent` means the DOP coverage is slightly smaller than the tile footprint; edge pixels will be filled with NoData/zeros. Add adjacent JP2s or shrink the requested window if you need to silence it.
+- Scripts accept CLI overrides (e.g., `--out-dir`, `--jpeg-quality`, `--resample`); run `uv run python <script> -h` to see options.
 
 ## Coding Style & Naming Conventions
 - Python scripts use 4-space indentation, early-exit error handling, and `SystemExit` for fatal issues; follow PEP 8 where practical.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0211c86..e4046a9 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ This repository converts DGM1 elevation tiles into Unity-ready 16-bit PNG height
 - Refresh VRT: `gdalbuildvrt work/dgm.vrt raw_dgm1/*.tif`
 - Run export pipeline: `uv run python export_heightmaps.py`
 - Inspect an output tile: `gdalinfo export_unity/height_png16/<tile>.png | head`
+- Override defaults (e.g., orthophoto out dir): `uv run python export_ortho_tiles.py --out-dir export_unity/ortho_jpg` (see `-h` on each script for tunables).
 
 ### Workflow Notes
 - The script computes a global min/max from the VRT to scale all tiles consistently; adjust `OUT_RES`, `RESAMPLE`, or `TILE_SIZE_M` in `export_heightmaps.py` if your AOI or target resolution changes.
diff --git a/export_heightmaps.py b/export_heightmaps.py
index 9ec3afe..49991e9 100644
--- a/export_heightmaps.py
+++ b/export_heightmaps.py
@@ -1,152 +1,151 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""Export DGM1 tiles to Unity-ready 16-bit PNG heightmaps and a manifest."""
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import argparse
 import glob
 import os
+from typing import Iterable
 
 from osgeo import gdal
 
-RAW_DIR = "raw_dgm1"
-VRT_PATH = "work/dgm.vrt"
-OUT_DIR = "export_unity/height_png16"
-
-TILE_SIZE_M = 1000  # real-world tile size in meters
-OUT_RES = 1025  # Unity Terrain-friendly resolution (2^n + 1)
-RESAMPLE = "bilinear"
-
-os.makedirs("work", exist_ok=True)
-os.makedirs(OUT_DIR, exist_ok=True)
+from gdal_utils import (
+    build_vrt,
+    cleanup_aux_files,
+    ensure_dir,
+    ensure_parent,
+    open_dataset,
+    safe_remove,
+)
 
 gdal.UseExceptions()
 
 
-def build_dgm_vrt_if_needed():
-    """Build the DGM VRT automatically when missing."""
-    if os.path.exists(VRT_PATH):
-        return
-    tif_paths = sorted(glob.glob(os.path.join(RAW_DIR, "*.tif")))
-    if not tif_paths:
-        raise SystemExit(f"No TIFFs found in {RAW_DIR}; cannot build {VRT_PATH}.")
-    print(f"Building {VRT_PATH} from {len(tif_paths)} GeoTIFFs...")
-    try:
-        gdal.BuildVRT(VRT_PATH, tif_paths)
-    except RuntimeError as exc:
-        raise SystemExit(f"Could not build {VRT_PATH}: {exc}") from exc
+def parse_args() -> argparse.Namespace:
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Export heightmaps and manifest from DGM tiles.")
+    parser.add_argument("--raw-dir", default="raw_dgm1", help="Directory containing input DGM GeoTIFFs.")
+    parser.add_argument("--vrt-path", default="work/dgm.vrt", help="Path to build/read the DGM VRT.")
+    parser.add_argument("--out-dir", default="export_unity/height_png16", help="Output directory for PNG heightmaps.")
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--manifest-path",
+        default=os.path.join("export_unity", "tile_index.csv"),
+        help="Output CSV manifest path.",
+    )
+    parser.add_argument("--out-res", type=int, default=1025, help="Output resolution per tile (2^n + 1 for Unity).")
+    parser.add_argument("--resample", default="bilinear", help="GDAL resampling algorithm used during warp.")
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--tile-size-m",
+        type=int,
+        default=1000,
+        help="Real-world tile size in meters (informational; input footprints drive bounds).",
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--skip-cleanup",
+        action="store_true",
+        help="Leave temp GDAL files instead of deleting aux XML and tmp rasters.",
+    )
+    return parser.parse_args()
 
 
-def open_dataset(path, purpose):
-    """Open a dataset and fail fast with context."""
-    try:
-        ds = gdal.Open(path)
-    except RuntimeError as exc:
-        raise SystemExit(f"{purpose}: {exc}") from exc
-    if ds is None:
-        raise SystemExit(f"{purpose}: GDAL returned None for {path}")
-    return ds
-
-
-def safe_remove(path):
-    """Remove a file if present; return True when deleted."""
-    try:
-        os.remove(path)
-        return True
-    except FileNotFoundError:
-        return False
-    except OSError as exc:
-        print(f"Warning: could not remove {path}: {exc}")
-        return False
-
-
-def cleanup_aux_files():
-    """Clear GDAL sidecars and leftover temp files to keep the repo tidy."""
-    patterns = [
+def build_patterns(raw_dir: str) -> Iterable[str]:
+    return [
         os.path.join("work", "*_tmp.tif"),
         os.path.join("work", "*_tmp.tif.aux.xml"),
         os.path.join("work", "*.aux.xml"),
-        os.path.join(RAW_DIR, "*.aux.xml"),
+        os.path.join(raw_dir, "*.aux.xml"),
     ]
-    removed = 0
-    for pattern in patterns:
-        for path in glob.glob(pattern):
-            if safe_remove(path):
-                removed += 1
-    print(f"Cleanup removed {removed} temporary files/sidecars.")
 
 
-build_dgm_vrt_if_needed()
-ds = open_dataset(VRT_PATH, f"Could not open {VRT_PATH} after attempting to build it.")
+def export_heightmaps(args: argparse.Namespace) -> int:
+    ensure_dir("work")
+    ensure_dir(args.out_dir)
+    ensure_parent(args.manifest_path)
 
-band = ds.GetRasterBand(1)
+    tif_paths = sorted(glob.glob(os.path.join(args.raw_dir, "*.tif")))
+    build_vrt(args.vrt_path, tif_paths)
+    ds = open_dataset(args.vrt_path, f"Could not open {args.vrt_path} after attempting to build it.")
 
-gmin, gmax = band.ComputeRasterMinMax(False)
-print(f"GLOBAL_MIN={gmin}, GLOBAL_MAX={gmax}")
+    band = ds.GetRasterBand(1)
+    gmin, gmax = band.ComputeRasterMinMax(False)
+    print(f"GLOBAL_MIN={gmin}, GLOBAL_MAX={gmax}")
 
-manifest_path = os.path.join("export_unity", "tile_index.csv")
-with open(manifest_path, "w", encoding="utf-8") as f:
-    f.write("tile_id,xmin,ymin,xmax,ymax,global_min,global_max,out_res\n")
+    with open(args.manifest_path, "w", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+        f.write("tile_id,xmin,ymin,xmax,ymax,global_min,global_max,out_res\n")
 
-    skipped = 0
-    written = 0
+        skipped = 0
+        written = 0
 
-    for tif in sorted(glob.glob(os.path.join(RAW_DIR, "*.tif"))):
-        try:
-            tds = open_dataset(tif, f"Skipping unreadable {tif}")
-        except SystemExit as exc:
-            print(exc)
-            skipped += 1
-            continue
+        for tif in tif_paths:
+            try:
+                tds = open_dataset(tif, f"Skipping unreadable {tif}")
+            except SystemExit as exc:
+                print(exc)
+                skipped += 1
+                continue
 
-        gt = tds.GetGeoTransform()
-        ulx, xres, _, uly, _, yres = gt  # yres typically negative in north-up rasters
+            gt = tds.GetGeoTransform()
+            ulx, xres, _, uly, _, yres = gt  # yres typically negative in north-up rasters
 
-        # Use the source tile footprint directly to avoid shifting during export.
-        xmax = ulx + xres * tds.RasterXSize
-        ymin = uly + yres * tds.RasterYSize
-        xmin = ulx
-        ymax = uly
+            # Use the source tile footprint directly to avoid shifting during export.
+            xmax = ulx + xres * tds.RasterXSize
+            ymin = uly + yres * tds.RasterYSize
+            xmin = ulx
+            ymax = uly
 
-        base = os.path.splitext(os.path.basename(tif))[0]
-        tile_id = base  # keep stable naming = easy re-export + reimport
+            base = os.path.splitext(os.path.basename(tif))[0]
+            tile_id = base  # keep stable naming = easy re-export + reimport
 
-        tmp_path = os.path.join("work", f"{tile_id}_tmp.tif")
-        out_path = os.path.join(OUT_DIR, f"{tile_id}.png")
+            tmp_path = os.path.join("work", f"{tile_id}_tmp.tif")
+            out_path = os.path.join(args.out_dir, f"{tile_id}.png")
 
-        warp_opts = gdal.WarpOptions(
-            outputBounds=(xmin, ymin, xmax, ymax),
-            width=OUT_RES,
-            height=OUT_RES,
-            resampleAlg=RESAMPLE,
-            srcNodata=-9999,
-            dstNodata=gmin,  # fill nodata with global min to avoid deep pits
-        )
-        try:
-            gdal.Warp(tmp_path, ds, options=warp_opts)
-        except RuntimeError as exc:
-            print(f"Warp failed for {tile_id}: {exc}")
-            skipped += 1
-            continue
+            warp_opts = gdal.WarpOptions(
+                outputBounds=(xmin, ymin, xmax, ymax),
+                width=args.out_res,
+                height=args.out_res,
+                resampleAlg=args.resample,
+                srcNodata=-9999,
+                dstNodata=gmin,  # fill nodata with global min to avoid deep pits
+            )
+            try:
+                gdal.Warp(tmp_path, ds, options=warp_opts)
+            except RuntimeError as exc:
+                print(f"Warp failed for {tile_id}: {exc}")
+                skipped += 1
+                continue
 
-        # Scale to UInt16 (0..65535) using Strategy-B global min/max
-        trans_opts = gdal.TranslateOptions(
-            outputType=gdal.GDT_UInt16,
-            scaleParams=[(gmin, gmax, 0, 65535)],
-            format="PNG",
-            creationOptions=["WORLDFILE=YES"],  # emit .wld so GIS tools place tiles correctly
-        )
-        try:
-            gdal.Translate(out_path, tmp_path, options=trans_opts)
-        except RuntimeError as exc:
-            print(f"Translate failed for {tile_id}: {exc}")
-            skipped += 1
-            continue
-        safe_remove(tmp_path)
-        safe_remove(f"{tmp_path}.aux.xml")
+            # Scale to UInt16 (0..65535) using Strategy-B global min/max
+            trans_opts = gdal.TranslateOptions(
+                outputType=gdal.GDT_UInt16,
+                scaleParams=[(gmin, gmax, 0, 65535)],
+                format="PNG",
+                creationOptions=["WORLDFILE=YES"],  # emit .wld so GIS tools place tiles correctly
+            )
+            try:
+                gdal.Translate(out_path, tmp_path, options=trans_opts)
+            except RuntimeError as exc:
+                print(f"Translate failed for {tile_id}: {exc}")
+                skipped += 1
+                continue
+            safe_remove(tmp_path)
+            safe_remove(f"{tmp_path}.aux.xml")
 
-        f.write(f"{tile_id},{xmin},{ymin},{xmax},{ymax},{gmin},{gmax},{OUT_RES}\n")
-        print(f"Wrote {out_path}")
-        written += 1
+            f.write(f"{tile_id},{xmin},{ymin},{xmax},{ymax},{gmin},{gmax},{args.out_res}\n")
+            print(f"Wrote {out_path}")
+            written += 1
 
-print(f"Manifest: {manifest_path}")
-print(f"Summary: wrote {written} tiles; skipped {skipped}.")
-cleanup_aux_files()
+    print(f"Manifest: {args.manifest_path}")
+    print(f"Summary: wrote {written} tiles; skipped {skipped}.")
+    if not args.skip_cleanup:
+        removed = cleanup_aux_files(build_patterns(args.raw_dir))
+        print(f"Cleanup removed {removed} temporary files/sidecars.")
 
-if skipped:
-    raise SystemExit(1)
+    return 1 if skipped else 0
+
+
+def main() -> None:
+    args = parse_args()
+    raise SystemExit(export_heightmaps(args))
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
diff --git a/export_ortho_tiles.py b/export_ortho_tiles.py
index c923814..9714676 100644
--- a/export_ortho_tiles.py
+++ b/export_ortho_tiles.py
@@ -1,68 +1,51 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env python3
-"""Export orthophoto tiles aligned to the terrain grid.
-
-Inputs
-- raw_dop/jp2/*.jp2 : orthophoto source tiles (DOP20 RGB)
-- export_unity/tile_index.csv : manifest produced by export_heightmaps.py
-
-Outputs
-- work/dop.vrt : auto-built VRT mosaic of all JP2 tiles
-- export_unity/ortho_jpg/<tile_id>.jpg : cropped JPEG tiles + .jgw worldfiles
-"""
+"""Export orthophoto tiles aligned to the terrain grid."""
 from __future__ import annotations
 
+import argparse
 import csv
 import glob
 import os
-from typing import Iterable
 
 from osgeo import gdal
 
-RAW_ORTHO_DIR = "raw_dop/jp2"
-VRT_PATH = "work/dop.vrt"
-TILE_INDEX = "export_unity/tile_index.csv"
-OUT_DIR = "export_unity/ortho_jpg"
-
-# 1000 m tiles at ~0.5 m/pixel give good visual quality in Unity while staying light.
-OUT_RES = 2048
-JPEG_QUALITY = 90
+from gdal_utils import build_vrt, ensure_dir, ensure_parent, open_dataset
 
 gdal.UseExceptions()
-os.makedirs("work", exist_ok=True)
-os.makedirs(OUT_DIR, exist_ok=True)
 
 
-def build_vrt(jp2_paths: Iterable[str]) -> None:
-    """Build the orthophoto VRT if missing."""
-    print(f"Building VRT at {VRT_PATH} from {len(list(jp2_paths))} JP2 files...")
-    gdal.BuildVRT(VRT_PATH, list(jp2_paths))
+def parse_args() -> argparse.Namespace:
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Export orthophoto tiles aligned to the terrain grid.")
+    parser.add_argument("--raw-ortho-dir", default="raw_dop/jp2", help="Directory containing JP2 orthophoto tiles.")
+    parser.add_argument("--vrt-path", default="work/dop.vrt", help="Path to build/read the orthophoto VRT.")
+    parser.add_argument("--tile-index", default="export_unity/tile_index.csv", help="Tile manifest from heightmap export.")
+    parser.add_argument("--out-dir", default="export_unity/ortho_jpg", help="Output directory for cropped orthophotos.")
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--out-res",
+        type=int,
+        default=2048,
+        help="Output resolution per tile (default matches 1000 m tiles at ~0.5 m/px).",
+    )
+    parser.add_argument("--jpeg-quality", type=int, default=90, help="JPEG quality for exported tiles.")
+    return parser.parse_args()
 
 
-def open_dataset(path: str, purpose: str):
-    """Open a dataset and fail fast with context."""
-    try:
-        ds = gdal.Open(path)
-    except RuntimeError as exc:
-        raise SystemExit(f"{purpose}: {exc}") from exc
-    if ds is None:
-        raise SystemExit(f"{purpose}: GDAL returned None for {path}")
-    return ds
+def export_orthos(args: argparse.Namespace) -> int:
+    ensure_dir("work")
+    ensure_dir(args.out_dir)
+    ensure_parent(args.vrt_path)
 
-
-def main() -> None:
-    jp2_paths = sorted(glob.glob(os.path.join(RAW_ORTHO_DIR, "*.jp2")))
+    jp2_paths = sorted(glob.glob(os.path.join(args.raw_ortho_dir, "*.jp2")))
     if not jp2_paths:
-        raise SystemExit(f"No JP2 files found in {RAW_ORTHO_DIR}. Run raw_dop/dlscript.sh first.")
+        raise SystemExit(f"No JP2 files found in {args.raw_ortho_dir}. Run raw_dop/dlscript.sh first.")
 
-    if not os.path.exists(VRT_PATH):
-        build_vrt(jp2_paths)
+    build_vrt(args.vrt_path, jp2_paths)
+    vrt_ds = open_dataset(args.vrt_path, f"Could not open VRT at {args.vrt_path}")
 
-    vrt_ds = open_dataset(VRT_PATH, f"Could not open VRT at {VRT_PATH}")
+    if not os.path.exists(args.tile_index):
+        raise SystemExit(f"Tile index missing: {args.tile_index}. Run export_heightmaps.py first.")
 
-    if not os.path.exists(TILE_INDEX):
-        raise SystemExit(f"Tile index missing: {TILE_INDEX}. Run export_heightmaps.py first.")
-
-    with open(TILE_INDEX, newline="", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+    with open(args.tile_index, newline="", encoding="utf-8") as f:
         reader = csv.DictReader(f)
         written = 0
         skipped = 0
@@ -79,13 +62,13 @@ def main() -> None:
                 skipped += 1
                 continue
 
-            out_path = os.path.join(OUT_DIR, f"{tile_id}.jpg")
+            out_path = os.path.join(args.out_dir, f"{tile_id}.jpg")
             opts = gdal.TranslateOptions(
                 format="JPEG",
-                width=OUT_RES,
-                height=OUT_RES,
+                width=args.out_res,
+                height=args.out_res,
                 projWin=(xmin, ymax, xmax, ymin),  # xmin,xmax,ymax,ymin (upper-left origin)
-                creationOptions=[f"QUALITY={JPEG_QUALITY}", "WORLDFILE=YES"],
+                creationOptions=[f"QUALITY={args.jpeg_quality}", "WORLDFILE=YES"],
             )
             try:
                 gdal.Translate(out_path, vrt_ds, options=opts)
@@ -98,8 +81,12 @@ def main() -> None:
             print(f"Wrote {out_path}")
 
     print(f"Summary: wrote {written} orthophoto tiles; skipped {skipped}.")
-    if skipped:
-        raise SystemExit(1)
+    return 1 if skipped else 0
+
+
+def main() -> None:
+    args = parse_args()
+    raise SystemExit(export_orthos(args))
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
diff --git a/gdal_utils.py b/gdal_utils.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6d0c4ed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/gdal_utils.py
@@ -0,0 +1,71 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""Shared GDAL helpers for the GeoData exporters."""
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import glob
+import os
+from typing import Iterable, Sequence
+
+from osgeo import gdal
+
+gdal.UseExceptions()
+
+
+def ensure_dir(path: str) -> None:
+    """Create a directory path if missing."""
+    os.makedirs(path, exist_ok=True)
+
+
+def ensure_parent(path: str) -> None:
+    """Create the parent directory for a file path."""
+    parent = os.path.dirname(path)
+    if parent:
+        ensure_dir(parent)
+
+
+def open_dataset(path: str, purpose: str):
+    """Open a dataset and fail fast with context."""
+    try:
+        ds = gdal.Open(path)
+    except RuntimeError as exc:
+        raise SystemExit(f"{purpose}: {exc}") from exc
+    if ds is None:
+        raise SystemExit(f"{purpose}: GDAL returned None for {path}")
+    return ds
+
+
+def build_vrt(vrt_path: str, sources: Sequence[str]) -> bool:
+    """Build a VRT if missing; returns True if built."""
+    if os.path.exists(vrt_path):
+        return False
+    if not sources:
+        raise SystemExit(f"No sources available to build VRT {vrt_path}.")
+    ensure_parent(vrt_path)
+    print(f"Building {vrt_path} from {len(sources)} files...")
+    try:
+        gdal.BuildVRT(vrt_path, list(sources))
+    except RuntimeError as exc:
+        raise SystemExit(f"Could not build {vrt_path}: {exc}") from exc
+    return True
+
+
+def safe_remove(path: str) -> bool:
+    """Remove a file if present; return True when deleted."""
+    try:
+        os.remove(path)
+        return True
+    except FileNotFoundError:
+        return False
+    except OSError as exc:
+        print(f"Warning: could not remove {path}: {exc}")
+        return False
+
+
+def cleanup_aux_files(patterns: Iterable[str]) -> int:
+    """Clear GDAL sidecars and temp files matching glob patterns."""
+    removed = 0
+    for pattern in patterns:
+        for match in glob.glob(pattern):
+            if safe_remove(match):
+                removed += 1
+    return removed
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index f5e9923..f08b118 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -14,12 +14,13 @@ build-backend = "hatchling.build"
 
 [tool.hatch.build.targets.wheel]
 packages = []
-force-include = { "export_heightmaps.py" = "export_heightmaps.py", "export_ortho_tiles.py" = "export_ortho_tiles.py" }
+force-include = { "export_heightmaps.py" = "export_heightmaps.py", "export_ortho_tiles.py" = "export_ortho_tiles.py", "gdal_utils.py" = "gdal_utils.py" }
 
 [tool.hatch.build.targets.sdist]
 include = [
     "export_heightmaps.py",
     "export_ortho_tiles.py",
+    "gdal_utils.py",
     "README.md",
     "AGENTS.md",
     "pyproject.toml",