Not all save editors are created equal. Many tools are passive—they load a file, let you change a number, and save it. An Active editor, however, operates in real-time with validation.
Active Sav File Editor is a specialized tool designed for modifying saved game files (typically with the .sav extension) used by various video games. It enables players to edit specific parameters within a save file—such as character stats, inventory items, game progress, or currency—allowing for customization, cheating, or recovery of corrupted data. Active Sav File Editor
| Game | Editor Name | File extension |
|------|-------------|----------------|
| Pokémon (Switch/DS) | PKHeX | .sav, .dat |
| Borderlands 2 / TPS | Gibbed Save Editor | .sav |
| Fallout 3 / NV / 4 | Fallout 4 Save Editor (FO4Edit) | .fos, .f4se |
| Kerbal Space Program | KSP Save Editor (online or standalone) | .sfs, .loadmeta |
| The Sims 4 | Sims 4 Studio (for tray files) | .save, .householdbinary |
| Elden Ring | ER Save Copier + DSMapStudio | .sl2 | Not all save editors are created equal
When dealing with save editors, the biggest fear is corrupting a file and losing 40 hours of progress. | Game | Editor Name | File extension
Not all save editors are created equal. Many tools are passive—they load a file, let you change a number, and save it. An Active editor, however, operates in real-time with validation.
Active Sav File Editor is a specialized tool designed for modifying saved game files (typically with the .sav extension) used by various video games. It enables players to edit specific parameters within a save file—such as character stats, inventory items, game progress, or currency—allowing for customization, cheating, or recovery of corrupted data.
| Game | Editor Name | File extension |
|------|-------------|----------------|
| Pokémon (Switch/DS) | PKHeX | .sav, .dat |
| Borderlands 2 / TPS | Gibbed Save Editor | .sav |
| Fallout 3 / NV / 4 | Fallout 4 Save Editor (FO4Edit) | .fos, .f4se |
| Kerbal Space Program | KSP Save Editor (online or standalone) | .sfs, .loadmeta |
| The Sims 4 | Sims 4 Studio (for tray files) | .save, .householdbinary |
| Elden Ring | ER Save Copier + DSMapStudio | .sl2 |
When dealing with save editors, the biggest fear is corrupting a file and losing 40 hours of progress.