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Basic information about PCSAV file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PCSAV(*.PCSAV or *.pcsav), you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the PCSAV file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the PCSAV file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PCSAV file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PCSAV file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PCSAV file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PCSAV file?
  • How to open a PCSAV file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PCSAV file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PCSAV file?
  • How to convert PCSAV files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PCSAV file format?


1.Detail information about PCSAV file extension: Mass Effect 2 Saved Game

File type Mass Effect 2 Saved Game Category Game Files
Developer Electronic Arts File format Binary
Description PCSAV file is a Mass Effect 2 Saved Game developed by Electronic Arts. Saved game file created by Mass Effect 2, a galactic action role-playing game; includes the player profile, achievements, and items; may be an auto-saved game created by the software or a user-created saved game; can be edited with Gibbed's Mass Effect 2 or 3 Save Editor, or converted to the .XBSAV format for use on the Xbox.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PCSAV files

Windows
Gibbed's Mass Effect 3 Save Editor
Gibbed's Mass Effect 2 Save Editor
Electronic Arts Mass Effect 2



Can't open a PCSAV file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.PCSAV”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the PCSAV extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PCSAV file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of PCSAV files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a PCSAV file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PCSAV file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a PCSAV file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the PCSAV file is damaged.
  • Whether the PCSAV file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the PCSAV file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the PCSAV file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the PCSAV file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PCSAV file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PCSAV file.

If the PCSAV file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.