Extract text from Valheim character saves (FCH)
To convert FCH character saves to another format, you need Valheim or other Game software.
To convert other file formats to the "Save File" file type, you need software like Valheim or a similar tool.
The .FCH file is a character save file used by the survival game Valheim. It stores a player's progression, inventory, skills, and custom appearance data. Iron Gate Studio developed this format exclusively for their game engine.
The main disadvantage of the .FCH format is its proprietary binary structure. It is not human-readable. You cannot open it directly in a text editor or a web browser. Players often need to modify these files to restore lost items or fix corrupted saves, but manual editing using basic text tools risks permanently ruining the file.
Standard online converters fail to process .FCH files because they do not contain standard document, audio, or video data. Converting a .FCH file usually means parsing its raw binary data into structured data formats like JSON or XML so developers or gamers can edit the values.
This file format is difficult to open or convert outside of the Valheim game client. Often only the original game engine or specific community-built save editors can properly read or export the data. We can inspect the file and show text strings or internal hex content. If our analysis detects a supported underlying or embedded format, viewing or data extraction may still be possible.
Convert.Guru analyzes your FCH file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert FCH file to , you can use Valheim or similar software from the "Game Character Save Data" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to FCH, try Valheim or another comparable tool in the "Game Character Save Data" category.
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