Question 1

What is SaveEditor and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

SaveEditor is a free, browser-based tool that lets you open, inspect, and modify game save files without installing any software. Simply upload your save file, and our server-side parsers automatically detect the format and present your data in a clean, editable tree view. You can change values like gold, stats, inventory items, and more, then download the modified file and drop it back into your game folder. Everything happens in your browser and on our secure servers — no desktop app required.

Question 2

Is this safe to use? Will my files be exposed?

Accepted Answer

Your save files are encrypted in transit using TLS and processed on our servers only for the duration of your editing session. We do not store, share, or analyze your files beyond what is needed to parse and re-encode them. Once you download your edited file or close the tab, the data is purged. We recommend always keeping a backup of the original file before making any edits, just in case.

Question 3

Do I need to create an account?

Accepted Answer

No. The core editor — including upload, editing, and download — is completely free and requires no account. You can start editing within seconds of landing on the site. An optional Pro account unlocks dedicated game-specific editors with visual stat bars, themed UI, and one-click quick edits, but it is never required for basic functionality.

Question 4

What file formats are supported?

Accepted Answer

SaveEditor supports over 30 file formats, including JSON, XML, YAML, TOML, INI, CSV, TSV, SQLite, Protocol Buffers, MessagePack, BSON, NBT (Minecraft), RGSS / RVDATA / RVDATA2 (RPG Maker), ESS / SAV (Bethesda), SL2 (FromSoftware), DAT, BIN, PKM (Pokémon), SRAM, SaveRAM, Plain Text, Base64-encoded blobs, Lua tables, Godot resources (.tres / .tscn), Unity serialized assets, Unreal Engine save archives, property list (.plist), and raw hex/binary. If we can't auto-detect a format, the built-in hex editor lets you inspect and modify any file byte by byte.

Question 5

Do I need to install any software?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. SaveEditor runs entirely in your web browser. There is nothing to download, install, or configure. It works on any modern browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge — on both desktop and mobile devices. All parsing and re-encoding happens server-side, so even low-powered devices can handle large save files without any performance issues.

Question 6

How do I edit gold/money/currency?

Accepted Answer

After uploading your save file, use the tree view or search bar to find fields like "gold", "money", "coins", or "currency". Click on the value, type the new amount, and press Enter or click Save. For dedicated game editors (Pro), there is often a labeled "Gold" or "Currency" field right on the main panel. Download the file and place it back in your game's save folder to see the change in-game.

Question 7

How do I add items to my inventory?

Accepted Answer

Inventory editing depends on the game's save format. In structured formats like JSON or XML, you can navigate to the inventory array, expand it, and add new entries with the correct item ID and quantity. Our dedicated editors for games like Stardew Valley and Skyrim provide searchable item databases that let you pick items from a list. For binary formats, the hex editor shows raw offsets where inventory data lives.

Question 8

Can I edit character stats (HP, level, XP)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Character stats are among the most commonly edited fields. Look for keys like "hp", "maxHp", "level", "experience", or "stats" in the tree view. In dedicated game editors, these fields are presented with labeled sliders and input boxes for easy adjustment. You can set your character's level, max out HP, or assign a specific amount of XP — just be mindful of game balance if you plan to keep playing normally.

Question 9

Will editing break my game or save file?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, as long as you change values to reasonable numbers and don't corrupt the file structure, your game will load the modified save fine. However, some games have integrity checks, checksums, or anti-tamper measures that can reject modified files. We always recommend making a backup of your original save before editing. If something goes wrong, you can simply restore the backup and try again.

Question 10

Can I undo my changes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SaveEditor includes a diff view that shows every change you have made compared to the original file. You can revert individual fields back to their original values, or discard all changes and start fresh. Until you download the modified file and overwrite your game save, your original file remains untouched on your computer. We strongly recommend keeping a backup regardless.

Question 11

Where are save files located on Windows?

Accepted Answer

Most Windows games store saves in one of a few standard locations: %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\, %APPDATA% (which expands to C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Roaming), %LOCALAPPDATA% (AppData\Local), or directly inside the game's installation folder. Some newer titles use %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\. You can paste these paths into File Explorer's address bar to jump there instantly.

Question 12

Where are save files on Mac/Linux?

Accepted Answer

On macOS, look in ~/Library/Application Support// or ~/Documents/. On Linux, many native games use ~/.local/share// or ~/.config//. For games running under Proton or Wine, saves are typically inside the compatibility prefix at ~/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata//pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/. Check our game-specific guides for exact paths.

Question 13

Where are Steam game saves stored?

Accepted Answer

Steam Cloud saves are synced to Valve's servers, but local copies live in the Steam userdata folder: /userdata///remote/. Some games store saves separately in Documents or AppData instead of using Steam's userdata directory. You can check a game's Steam Cloud status by right-clicking it in your library, selecting Properties, and looking at the General tab.

Question 14

How do I find save files for a specific game?

Accepted Answer

The easiest approach is to visit the game's page on SaveEditor under /games — each game listing includes the exact save file path for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Alternatively, you can search PCGamingWiki for the game, which catalogues save locations for thousands of titles. As a last resort, search your file system for the game's known save file extension (e.g., .sav, .dat, .json).

Question 15

What games are supported?

Accepted Answer

SaveEditor supports 40+ games with dedicated editor pages and game-specific field labels, including Stardew Valley, Elden Ring, Skyrim, Hollow Knight, Dark Souls 3, Undertale, GTA V, Minecraft, Terraria, and many more. Beyond those, the generic editor can open any file in one of our 30+ supported formats — so even if your game doesn't have a dedicated page, there's a strong chance the editor can parse and modify its saves.

Question 16

Can I edit console saves (PS4/PS5/Xbox/Switch)?

Accepted Answer

Console saves are more restricted than PC saves due to encryption and platform-specific signing. If you can extract the raw save data from a console backup (for example, using tools that decrypt PS4 save files or extract Switch save data), you can open and edit the underlying file in SaveEditor. However, re-signing and re-importing the modified save back onto the console requires separate tools specific to each platform.

Question 17

Does this work with Steam Cloud saves?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can edit Steam Cloud saves by finding the local copy in your Steam userdata folder, disabling Steam Cloud sync temporarily (right-click the game → Properties → uncheck Steam Cloud), editing the file with SaveEditor, and then placing the modified file back. When you re-enable sync, Steam will detect the newer local file and upload it. Just be cautious — if the cloud version is newer, Steam may overwrite your edit.

Question 18

Is this free? Are there any limits?

Accepted Answer

The core SaveEditor experience — upload, parse, edit, and download — is completely free. Free users get 10 file uploads per day with access to the full generic editor, all 30+ format parsers, tree/table/hex views, diff tracking, and search. The only features behind the Pro tier are dedicated game-specific editors with enhanced UI, quick-edit shortcuts, and unlimited uploads.

Question 19

What does Pro include?

Accepted Answer

Pro unlocks dedicated game editors for supported titles like Stardew Valley, Elden Ring, Skyrim, Hollow Knight, Dark Souls 3, and Undertale. These editors feature themed interfaces that match each game's aesthetic, visual stat bars and sliders, labeled fields (instead of raw keys), organized data sections, one-click quick edits for common changes, and early access to new game editors as they are built.

Question 20

How does the dedicated game editor work?

Accepted Answer

When you upload a save file on a game's dedicated page, SaveEditor applies a game-specific profile that maps raw data fields to human-readable labels and groups them into logical sections (e.g., Character, Inventory, World). The editor presents sliders, dropdowns, and input fields tailored to each value type. Changes are validated against the game's expected ranges before download, reducing the risk of corrupted saves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Started

Editing Saves

Finding Save Files

Compatibility

Pro & Pricing

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