Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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Hey guys and welcome back to my channel! Today's video is a LONG one for a very good reason. This is my all-in-one guide on how I convert, install, and merge my custom content/mods in The Sims 3. Hopefully you find this single video helpful instead of having to watch 3 different videos for the same tips! Beginner to Advanced friendly.

♢ Connect With Me ♢
- Tumblr: nonrevsims.tumblr.com
- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nonrevsims.bsky.social
- TS3 Page: mypage.thesims3.com/mypage/ria190
- Twitch: twitch.tv/nonrevsims

♢ Links mentioned in video ♢
- Twitter Thread with other helpful TS3 tips:
twitter.com/NonRevSims/status/1498365034229125125
- Sims 3 Valentine's Day CAS
youtube.com/watch?v=WisFxN1Obks
- Sims 3 CC Shopping (Sims 4 to Sims 3 Conversions Haul)
youtube.com/watch?v=i7MOLNIeieA

♢ TIMESTAMPS ♢
0:00- 3:08 Intro + Getting Started
3:09- 7:00 How to convert sims + lots AND why I don't install Sims 3 Exchange Sims
7:01- 10:26 How to create a mods folder
10:27- 15:33 How to install custom content + mods
15:34- 20:48 Converting sims3packs to .package files
20:49- 23:28 Tool to view package file thumbnail
23:29- 28:49 How I organize my mods folder
28:50- 35:00 How to merge mods using s3pe
35:01-35:36 Questions? Here's how to reach me
35:37- 36:02 Outro

♢ Tools Needs ♢
- Mods Folder: modthesims.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:Installing_Sims_3_Package_Files/Setup_and_Files
- Multipack Extractor: modthesims.info/d/364038/delphy-s-sims-3-pack-multi-extracter-updated-5th-sept-2009.html
- Thumbnail Extractor: modthesims.info/t/494172
- s3pe: simlogical.com/s3pe.htm

see you in the next one
NonRevSims ✨

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