About Sims 3 Package Reducer
Software to easily reduce, compress and decompress Package-Files for the Sims 3
Sims 3 Package Reducer 2.0.0
Software to easily reduce, compress and decompress Package-Files
- By OhRudi
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated Mar 15, 2026
What's new in 2.0.0
Release of Version 2.0.0
Changelog (only the important stuff)
- New Feature: Decompress Package-Files
- New Feature: Use S3PR via Console
- No failure if folder is not accessable
- Shows a summary of skipped file and folder names at the end
- Completely rewritten most of the code
Technical details
| Publisher | OhRudi |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.0.0 |
| Release date | 2026-03-15 |
| License | GPL-3.0 |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | OhRudi.S3PR |
Install Sims 3 Package Reducer from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=OhRudi.S3PR -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=OhRudi.S3PR -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=OhRudi.S3PR -e
Frequently asked questions
Is Sims 3 Package Reducer free?
Yes. Sims 3 Package Reducer is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license.
What is the latest version of Sims 3 Package Reducer?
The latest version is 2.0.0, released on Mar 15, 2026.
Is it safe to download Sims 3 Package Reducer?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 6d5ceb9d2c877ac4fd4b1cadab5526eb55dcdfd3cab5913f38148e7ca65284b9.
Which Windows versions does Sims 3 Package Reducer support?
Sims 3 Package Reducer runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall Sims 3 Package Reducer?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Sims 3 Package Reducer and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=OhRudi.S3PR -e.
Is there a portable version of Sims 3 Package Reducer?
Yes. Sims 3 Package Reducer is available as a portable program (S3PR.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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