Where do I put Sims 3 Package files?

You can now place your downloaded package files in the Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3/Mods/Packages folder.

How do I put custom content into my Sims 3 mods?

The location is as follows: Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3 > Mods > Packages . It’s recommended to only install one mod at a time, especially if the mods in question are core mods (i.e., it alters a key method of how the game runs).

How do I convert package files to Sims3Pack?

Convert Package File To Sims3Pack

Find a newer sims3pack that you know is compatible with the launcher.
Open the Generate Tool and go to “Set Sims3Pack File Version”.
Enter the desired file name and description then click “Apply to all”.
Move to the empty box below the columns “Guild” and “Type” etc.

What is a .package file?

A PACKAGE file is a resource package file used by various Electronic Arts (EA) games, including The Sims 2, The Sims 3, The Sims 4, The Sims Online, Spore, SimCity 4, and SimCity (2013). PACKAGE files are saved in EA’s standard DBPF archive format.

How do I open a .package file?

If there’s no program associated with PACKAGE files on your computer, the file won’t open. To open the file, download one of the most popular programs associated with PACKAGE files such as Electronic Arts DBPF Resource Package or Autopackage Software Installation Package.

How do I convert package to Sims3Pack?

How do you get custom content in Sims 3?

There are two types of custom content for Sims 3 – .sims3pack files and .package files. Sims3Packs are installed manually using the game launcher, while .package files are just dropped into the proper folder.

How to add mods to the Sims 3?

Close your game if it’s currently open. Adding mods to your game while it’s running won’t work.

If you are using Windows,click the icon that resembles a folder with a blue clip. On Mac,open the Finder.

Navigate to your Sims 3 documents folder.

How do you download mods for the Sims 3?

If your mod uses a .package file, you can drop it right into the “Mods” folder. Use the “Downloads” folder in the “Sims 3” folder instead if you have a .sims3pack file; in the launcher, you can click the checkmark next to the mod you just added and click “Install” to add it to your game.