FF7R save cannot be loaded back

[jebediah2]

I am not able to run much troubleshooting on this, but this is how it goes.

For FF7R saves, Save Wizard users are reporting they were able to extract and decrypt their FF7R save file, add the .sav extension to it, and put it in their FF7R's PC save folder directly.

When I do this using PS4 Save Mounter, the PC game does recognise my decrypted PS4 save, but instantly returns a "failed to load data" upon selecting the save slot. I am surprised the game displays all the correct data about the save on the Load Game screen (current chapter, current character level, total time played, etc.), but cannot proceed to load the save into the game.

I've tried the same twice now with no difference.

Since the save mounter/decrypter software is the only difference between other players who succeeded and me, I'm wondering if this could be an issue with PS4 Save Mounter? I don't have Save Wizard to try it.

I should also add that the save file is perfectly able to load into KingdomSaveEditor. I also tried to save it as a new file from there, but the same issue occurs once I try to load it from the PC game.