Preset Functions

Overview

Presets are pre-configured modifications that you can apply to your decrypted save file without manual JSON editing. They provide quick access to common modifications like unlocking all items, maximizing inventory, and changing money or XP.

Accessing Presets

Decrypt your save

Follow the decryption guide to decrypt your Phasmophobia save file.

Navigate to Presets

After decryption, select Presets from the menu using the Left/Right arrow keys and press Enter.

Choose a preset

You’ll see the Presets menu with options:

Unlock All tier 3
Max Items
Change Money
Change Xp
Use all
Save and encrypt
Save decrypted
Back

Navigate with arrow keys and press Enter to apply.

Presets modify the decrypted data in memory. Changes are not saved to disk until you use “Save and encrypt” or “Save decrypted”. You can apply multiple presets before saving.

Available Presets

Unlock All Tier 3

Unlocks all Tier 2 and Tier 3 equipment in your inventory. What it does:

Finds all properties containing “TierTwoUnlockOwned”, “tierTwoUnlockOwned”, “tierThreeUnlocked”, or “TierThreeUnlockOwned”
Sets their values to true
Displays confirmation for each updated property

Technical details:

foreach (var prop in obje.Properties())
{
  if (prop.Name.Contains("TierTwoUnlockOwned", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase) ||
      prop.Name.Contains("tierTwoUnlockOwned", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase) ||
      prop.Name.Contains("tierThreeUnlocked", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase) ||
      prop.Name.Contains("TierThreeUnlockOwned", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
  {
    if (prop.Value["__type"]?.ToString() == "bool")
    {
      prop.Value["value"] = true;
    }
  }
}

Reference: /workspace/source/Classes/EditJson.cs:12-36 Example output:

Updated tierTwoUnlockOwned to true
Updated TierTwoUnlockOwned to true
Updated tierThreeUnlocked to true
Updated TierThreeUnlockOwned to true
> Succes press any key to continue

Use case: Quickly unlock all high-tier equipment without grinding levels or spending money on individual upgrades.

Max Items

Sets all inventory item counts to 999. What it does:

Finds all properties containing “Inventory” (case-insensitive)
Sets their values to 999
Only affects integer-type fields
Displays confirmation for each updated property

Technical details:

foreach (var prop in obje.Properties())
{
  if (prop.Name.Contains("Inventory", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
  {
    if (prop.Value["__type"]?.ToString() == "int")
    {
      prop.Value["value"] = 999;
    }
  }
}

Reference: /workspace/source/Classes/EditJson.cs:40-59 Example output:

Updated FlashlightInventory to 999
Updated EMFReaderInventory to 999
Updated UVFlashlightInventory to 999
Updated CameraInventory to 999
... (continues for all items)
> Succes press any key to continue

Affected items include:

EMF Readers
Flashlights
UV Flashlights
Spirit Boxes
Thermometers
Video Cameras
Salt
Smudge Sticks
Candles
Photo Cameras
And all other equipment types

Use case: Ensure you never run out of equipment during investigations, useful for testing or when you want to focus on gameplay rather than resource management.

Change Money

Sets your in-game currency to a custom amount.

Select 'Change Money'

From the Presets menu, navigate to Change Money and press Enter.

Enter desired amount

You’ll see the prompt:

Enter the amount you want to change the money to:

Type an integer value (e.g., 100000, 999999) and press Enter.

Validation and confirmation

If you enter an invalid value (non-numeric), you’ll see:

Invalid amount. Please enter a valid integer.

Otherwise:

Updated PlayersMoney to [your amount]
> Succes press any key to continue

Technical details:

public static void EditMoney(string data, int amount)
{
  var obje = JObject.Parse(data);
  
  foreach (var prop in obje.Properties())
  {
    if (prop.Name.Equals("PlayersMoney", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
    {
      if (prop.Value["__type"]?.ToString() == "int")
      {
        prop.Value["value"] = amount;
      }
    }
  }
  Globals.DecryptedText = obje.ToString();
}

Reference: /workspace/source/Classes/EditJson.cs:62-79 Use case: Set a specific amount of money for testing, challenge runs (limiting yourself), or simply to afford all equipment without grinding. Recommended values:

100,000 - Comfortable amount for most gameplay
999,999 - Near-maximum safe value
50,000 - Moderate amount for balanced gameplay

Change Xp

Sets your experience points to a custom amount.

Select 'Change Xp'

From the Presets menu, navigate to Change Xp and press Enter.

Enter desired XP amount

You’ll see the prompt:

Enter the amount you want to change the xp to:

Type an integer value (e.g., 500000, 999999) and press Enter.

Validation and confirmation

Invalid input shows:

Invalid amount. Please enter a valid integer.

Valid input shows:

Updated Experience to [your amount]
> Succes press any key to continue

Technical details:

public static void InfinityXp(string data, int amount)
{
  var obje = JObject.Parse(data);
  
  foreach (var prop in obje.Properties())
  {
    if (prop.Name.Equals("Experience", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
    {
      if (prop.Value["__type"]?.ToString() == "int")
      {
        prop.Value["value"] = amount;
      }
    }
  }
  Globals.DecryptedText = obje.ToString();
}

Reference: /workspace/source/Classes/EditJson.cs:81-99 Use case: Jump to a specific level, test high-level content, or recover lost progress. XP reference (approximate):

Level 1-10: ~0-5,000 XP
Level 10-20: ~5,000-20,000 XP
Level 20-50: ~20,000-100,000 XP
Level 50+: 100,000+ XP

Use All

Applies all major presets in sequence with custom money and XP values. What it does:

Unlocks all Tier 3 equipment
Maxes out all inventory items to 999
Prompts for custom XP amount
Prompts for custom money amount
Applies all changes to the decrypted save

Select 'Use all'

From the Presets menu, navigate to Use all and press Enter.

Enter XP amount

First prompt:

Enter the amount you want to change the xp to:

Input a valid integer. Invalid input repeats the prompt.

Enter money amount

Second prompt:

Enter the amount you want to change the money to

Input a valid integer. Invalid input repeats the prompt.

All presets applied

The preset automatically applies:

Unlock All tier 3
Max Items
Change Money (to your specified amount)
Change Xp (to your specified amount)

You’ll see confirmation messages for all changes.

Technical details: The “Use all” preset calls multiple preset functions sequentially:

EditJson.UnlockAllTier3(Globals.DecryptedText);
EditJson.MaxItems(Globals.DecryptedText);
// [Prompts for XP and money values]
EditJson.EditMoney(Globals.DecryptedText, mny);
EditJson.InfinityXp(Globals.DecryptedText, xpp);

Reference: /workspace/source/Program.cs:236-263 Use case: Complete save overhaul for maximum resources, unlocks, and custom progression values. Ideal for:

Starting fresh with everything unlocked
Testing gameplay without restrictions
Recovering from data loss

Saving Your Changes

After applying presets, you must save your changes:

Save and Encrypt

Creates an encrypted save file ready for use in Phasmophobia.

Select 'Save and encrypt'

From the Presets menu, navigate to Save and encrypt and press Enter.

Encrypted file created

Your modified save is encrypted and saved as:

SaveFile_Encrypted.txt

You’ll see:

Encrypt Successful saved to SaveFile_Encrypted.txt

Replace game save

Follow the encryption guide to copy this file to your Phasmophobia save directory.

Reference: /workspace/source/Program.cs:265-270

Save Decrypted

Saves the modified JSON without encryption for further manual editing.

Select 'Save decrypted'

From the Presets menu, navigate to Save decrypted and press Enter.

JSON file created

Your modified save is saved as:

SaveFile_Decrypted.json

You’ll see:

> Data saved to SaveFile_Decrypted.json

Further editing or encryption

You can now:

Edit the JSON manually for additional changes
Use the Encrypt function to create a game-ready save later

Reference: /workspace/source/Program.cs:272-276

Preset Workflow Examples

Example 1: Quick Max Everything

Decrypt your save (“Use My Save File”)
Select Presets
Select Use all
Enter XP: 999999
Enter Money: 999999
Select Save and encrypt
Replace your game save with SaveFile_Encrypted.txt

Result: All equipment unlocked and maxed, 999,999 XP and money.

Example 2: Unlock Tiers Only

Decrypt your save
Select Presets
Select Unlock All tier 3
Select Save and encrypt
Replace your game save

Result: All equipment tiers unlocked, but your money, XP, and inventory counts remain unchanged.

Example 3: Multiple Preset Stacking

Decrypt your save
Select Presets
Select Unlock All tier 3 (unlocks tiers)
Press any key to continue
Select Max Items (sets inventory to 999)
Press any key to continue
Select Change Money, enter 50000
Press any key to continue
Select Save decrypted (save for manual review)
Review SaveFile_Decrypted.json
Return to Encrypt menu and encrypt the file

Result: Tier 3 unlocked, 999 of each item, 50,000 money, and you’ve verified the changes before applying to the game.

Best Practices

Do:

Apply multiple presets - You can use several presets before saving
Save decrypted first - Review changes in JSON before encrypting
Use realistic values - Extremely high numbers (billions) may cause issues
Test incrementally - Apply one preset, test in-game, then apply more
Keep backups - Always backup your original save before applying presets

Don’t:

Forget to save - Presets only modify memory; you must save/encrypt to persist changes
Use negative values - Money and XP should be positive integers
Skip validation - Always check success messages
Rush the process - Read each confirmation to ensure correct values

Troubleshooting

”Invalid amount. Please enter a valid integer.”

Cause: You entered non-numeric characters, decimals, or symbols. Solution: Enter whole numbers only (e.g., 100000, not 100,000 or 100000.50).

Preset doesn’t seem to work

Possible causes:

Forgot to save after applying preset
Forgot to encrypt after saving
Didn’t replace the game’s save file

Solution: Ensure you complete all steps: Apply preset → Save/Encrypt → Replace game save.

Changes appear but then revert

Cause: The game was running when you replaced the save, or cloud sync restored an old version. Solution:

Fully close Phasmophobia before replacing the save
Disable Steam Cloud sync for Phasmophobia if enabled
Reapply the preset and replace the save again

Some items show 999, others don’t

Cause: Only properties containing “Inventory” in their name are affected. Solution: This is expected behavior. If certain items aren’t modified, they may use different property names. Use manual editing for specific adjustments.

Next Steps

Encrypting saves - Learn how to encrypt your modified save for use in-game
Editing saves - Make precise manual edits beyond what presets offer
Decrypting saves - Understand the decryption process

Getting Started

User Guide

Technical Reference

Advanced

Overview

Accessing Presets

Available Presets

Unlock All Tier 3

Max Items

Change Money

Change Xp

Use All

Saving Your Changes

Save and Encrypt

Save Decrypted

Preset Workflow Examples

Example 1: Quick Max Everything

Example 2: Unlock Tiers Only

Example 3: Multiple Preset Stacking

Best Practices

Do:

Don’t:

Troubleshooting

”Invalid amount. Please enter a valid integer.”

Preset doesn’t seem to work

Changes appear but then revert

Some items show 999, others don’t

Next Steps

Build docs developers (and LLMs) love

Getting Started

User Guide

Technical Reference

Advanced

​Overview

​Accessing Presets

​Available Presets

​Unlock All Tier 3

​Max Items

​Change Money

​Change Xp

​Use All

​Saving Your Changes

​Save and Encrypt

​Save Decrypted

​Preset Workflow Examples

​Example 1: Quick Max Everything

​Example 2: Unlock Tiers Only

​Example 3: Multiple Preset Stacking

​Best Practices

​Do:

​Don’t:

​Troubleshooting

​”Invalid amount. Please enter a valid integer.”

​Preset doesn’t seem to work

​Changes appear but then revert

​Some items show 999, others don’t

​Next Steps

Build docs developers (and LLMs) love

Overview

Accessing Presets

Available Presets

Unlock All Tier 3

Max Items

Change Money

Change Xp

Use All

Saving Your Changes

Save and Encrypt

Save Decrypted

Preset Workflow Examples

Example 1: Quick Max Everything

Example 2: Unlock Tiers Only

Example 3: Multiple Preset Stacking

Best Practices

Do:

Don’t:

Troubleshooting

”Invalid amount. Please enter a valid integer.”

Preset doesn’t seem to work

Changes appear but then revert

Some items show 999, others don’t

Next Steps