Extract text from Game saves and archives (CB2)
To convert CB2 save files to another format, you need CrossCode or other Game software.
To convert other file formats to the "Game Save File" file type, you need software like CrossCode or a similar tool.
The .CB2 extension is most frequently identified as a game save file for CrossCode, the retro-inspired 2D Action RPG by Radical Fish Games. In this context, the file contains serialized player progress, inventory data, and world states, often exported for backup or transfer between platforms (e.g., PC to Switch). However, a significant number of users encounter this file in a completely different context: as a CodeBreaker cheat file for the Sony PlayStation 2.
For CrossCode users, the primary limitation is the format's obscurity; it is not natively human-readable, making 'save editing' (adjusting stats or inventory) difficult without conversion. Users typically need to convert these files to JSON or Plain Text to modify values before re-importing them.
For PlayStation 2 enthusiasts, .CB2 files are binary cheat archives. These cannot be opened in standard text editors and require specialized tools like PS2 Save Builder or cb2util to convert them into TXT (raw cheats) or MAX (Action Replay) formats for use on memory cards or emulators like PCSX2. Due to this dual-nature, it is critical to identify the file's origin before attempting conversion.
Convert.Guru analyzes your CB2 file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert CB2 file to , you can use CrossCode or similar software from the "Game Save Storage" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to CB2, try CrossCode or another comparable tool in the "Game Save Storage" category.
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