Can’t open EU4 files? You are not alone. Many users face such issues daily. Here are tips on opening EU4 files and programs supporting them.
The EU4 file extension refers to Europa Universalis IV saved games. These game files store progress data, so they can be long and large. To reduce size, the game often compresses them, except autosaves and quick saves.
EU4 files are stored in:
Windows – C:/Users/YourUserName/Documents/Paradox Interactive/Europa Universalis IV/save games
Mac – ~/Documents/Paradox Interactive/Europa Universalis IV/save games
Linux – ~/.local/share/Paradox Interactive/Europa Universalis IV/save games
To open a EU4 file in the game, place it in the save games folder.
You may need different software depending on your operating system. The number of programs supporting EU4 files differs by platform.
If Europa Universalis IV is installed but EU4 files still don’t open, check you have the latest version. Updated software often adds support for newer formats.
After installing the newest Europa Universalis IV version, ensure it is the default to open EU4 files.
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