Search for the thread titled or look for contributions by veteran community modders like nreich or Lipsk .
Unlocking ETS2 and ATS Save Files: The Ultimate Guide to SII Decrypt and the SCS Forum
Most forum threads will point you toward one specific, community-vetted tool: . 1. SII_Decrypt (by various contributors)
Once you make changes, simply save. The game can usually read decrypted (plain text) files just as easily as encrypted ones. ⚠️ Common Troubleshooting sii decrypt scs forum
If you have multiple profiles, they will appear as long strings of hexadecimal numbers. Sort by "Date Modified" to find your most recent profile.
While SII Decrypt is perfect for manual text editing, the SCS Forum also hosts comprehensive GUI applications built on top of this decryption technology. Tools like the allow you to change money, levels, and paths using a visual interface rather than editing lines of text code.
SCS Software protects their files using a proprietary binary format. When you try to open a raw .sii file from inside a vanilla .scs archive, it looks like gibberish—symbols, dots, and unreadable characters. Decryption (often called "decompiling" by forum users) converts that binary data back into human-readable text so you can edit it. Search for the thread titled or look for
To use SII files, you typically need to place them in the correct directory of your game installation, often within a mod folder. The game then reads these files and applies the modifications.
— A good indicator: "If your game.sii is about 200kb, then the resulting decrypted file should be about 3mb. That's a good way to tell the difference".
While third-party modding sites host mirrors of SII Decrypt, the is the only recommended source for downloading the tool. Why Use the Official Forum? SII_Decrypt (by various contributors) Once you make changes,
If you are looking for specific save game edits or troubleshooting, I recommend exploring the SCS Software Forum Mods section.
Since SII files are text files, a basic text editor like Notepad++, Sublime Text, or even the built-in Windows Notepad can be used to open and edit them.
) and convert them into a text format that can be edited with programs like Automatic Re-encryption:
Experience points, skill levels, and unlocked achievements.