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Version 1.0.0 - The First Public Release!
This is the first stable release of the HOI4 Save File Viewer, a modern desktop application for viewing, searching, converting, and comparing Hearts of Iron 4 (.hoi4) save files.
It's built for modders, content creators, and gamers who want a powerful, user-friendly tool to explore their campaigns.
Key Features
- 📂 Opens Any Save File: Automatically parses both binary and plain-text
.hoi4files. - 🌳 Interactive Tree View: Displays the entire save file in a clean, expandable tree structure.
- ⚡ Instant Search: A powerful, real-time search bar that filters the entire tree to find keys or values in seconds.
- 💾 Converter Tool: Save the loaded data as a human-readable plain-text file or a structured
.jsonfile for analysis. ↔️ Save File Comparison (Diff Tool): Open a second file to see a color-coded view of what was added, removed, or modified between saves.- ✨ Professional UI: A clean, thematic dark mode and smart, user-friendly features like automatically finding your save folder.
- 🚀 Fast & Responsive: Built with multi-threading to ensure the UI never freezes, even on massive late-game saves.
How to Use
- Download the
.exefile from the "Assets" section below. - Place it anywhere on your computer and run it. No installation is needed!
- Use
File -> Open Default Save Folder...to immediately jump to your HOI4 save games.