Converting Skyrim PS3 Saves to PC: A Guide and Troubleshooting Tips

Are you a gamer who wants to transfer their Skyrim saves from the PlayStation 3 (PS3) to the PC version? The process of conversion can be a bit tricky, but with the right tools and instructions, it's definitely possible. In this article, we'll take a closer look at how to convert your Skyrim PS3 save game using the Skyrim PS3 Toolkit and troubleshoot common issues that may arise.

Converting Your Save Game

To begin, you'll need to download the Skyrim PS3 Toolkit from 'Do not download software from sources other than the official website.'. Once downloaded, extract the contents of the toolkit anywhere on your PC. Next, create a FAT32-formatted USB stick or hard drive and copy your PS3 gamesave to it. This is because the Skyrim PS3 Toolkit only supports FAT32-formatted storage devices.

Now that you have your save game copied to a FAT32 device, follow these steps:

1. Insert the USB stick or hard drive into your PC.

2. Open the Skyrim PS3 Toolkit and select the 'Load Save' option.

3. Choose the location of your saved game on the USB stick or hard drive.

4. Click 'Load' to begin the conversion process.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

After converting your save game, you may encounter an error message stating that your save is for an old version (version 0) and cannot be loaded into the PC version of Skyrim (version 9). This issue arises because the conversion process only decrypts the save file, but does not update it to the latest version.

To resolve this issue, you'll need to modify the decrypted save game using a tool like the Skyrim Save Game Cleaner Tool. This tool can be used to update your save game to the latest version and fix any broken quests or issues that may have occurred during the conversion process.

Some of the features offered by the Skyrim Save Game Cleaner Tool include:

* Creating semi-custom vanilla weapons (only if they exist in the vanilla game, not in ESP/ESM files)

* Increasing followers' skills and health/stamina/magicka

* Cleanup ash piles/dead dragons/dead people that will not auto-cleanup

* Increasing your damage dealt (insta-kill)

* Cleaning up your quest log from logs that will not remove

By decrypting your save file using the Skyrim PS3 Toolkit and then modifying it with the Save Game Cleaner Tool, you should be able to transfer your PS3 save game to the PC version of Skyrim without any issues.

In conclusion, converting your Skyrim PS3 saves to PC can be a bit tricky, but with the right tools and instructions, it's definitely possible. By following the steps outlined in this article and troubleshooting common issues, you should be able to successfully transfer your save game and enjoy playing Skyrim on your PC.

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