Explore the world you created
Save files contain a treasure trove of information. PDX Tools is a modern save file analyzer that will unlock hidden EU4 insights without the save leaving your browser.
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Interactive Map:
Pan, zoom, and select provinces, as if EU4 was played within Google Maps
Interactive Map
Pan, zoom, and select provinces, as if EU4 was played within Google Maps
Graphs
Breakdown a country's mana expense and budget or view the historical ledger
Insights
Uncover data not easily exposed in-game
Timelapses
Relive your campaign by creating and watching detailed timelapses
1,000,000+ saves analyzed
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Zlewikk47:54
lambdax.x41:00
Radio Res7:24
TheStudent31:17
Florryworry3:12:04
Vox Stratagem58:50
Lady Meyneth0:50
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Answering questions about your EU4 saves
Could a royal marriage cause a PU or inheritance?
How much mana was spent developing provinces?
How much more development is needed to flip religion via rebels?
How fast did the reformation spread?
What one time advisor events remain?
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How much did a bad ruler impact mana generation?
Achievement Leaderboards
Go for gold! Uploaded saves are tagged with supported achievements. Competition kept fresh with saves on the latest patch prioritized.
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No account needed, no downloads, no installs. All analysis takes place within the browser with unparalleled speed
Saves can be uploaded to be shared with others or as a backup
Uploaded saves receive enhancements automatically as PDX Tools is updated
Supported games
Melting turns an ironman save into plaintext you can read, and it still loads in game.
Flagship
- Europa Universalis IV (1.29+)
- Europa Universalis V (1.0+)
Melt only
- Crusader Kings III (1.0+)
- Hearts of Iron IV (1.0+)
- Victoria 3 (1.0+)
- Imperator: Rome (1.0+)
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