Because of Sony’s encryption, you cannot just download a .zip file from a forum and copy it to your PS4. You will get an error: "Cannot copy. Saved data belongs to another player." How to Bypass the Protection (Advanced Users Only) To use a downloaded save file from the internet, you need a Save Resigner or a Save Wizard (paid third-party software).

Only venture into downloaded save resigners if you are a technical power user who fully accepts the risks of voiding your warranty, corrupting your data, or losing your PSN account. A single trophy hack isn't worth the $1,000 digital library you might leave behind.

A: No. The PS5 uses a different save architecture. You cannot downgrade a PS5 save to play on a PS4. You can, however, upload a PS4 save to play on a PS5 (backwards compatibility).

Format a USB drive as exFAT on your PC. Create a folder called PS4 , then inside that SAVEDATA , then inside that a folder with your User ID number (you find this via Apollo tool or by looking at your own exported save structure).