If you are downloading clothing items (mostly recolours) make sure you also download the mesh if it is required.Ĥ - I recommend making a folder on your desktop or in your documents, just somewhere to save your downloaded custom content - I personally like to make 2 subfolders within this, one called ‘Installed’ and another called ‘still to install’ just to make it organised, however this is totally optional.ĥ - Once downloaded, locate the file and copy it into your mods folder.Ħ - Load your game and when you go into create a sim, the content you downloaded should be in your game.A few of my favourites are:ģ - Find the custom content you want to download and following the sites instructions on how to download. (If it’s not make sure you have started and played your game for a few minutes and then it should show up)Ģ - Open google and search for the site you want to download your custom content from.

So, you have seen everyone on Tumblr with their stunning, realistic sims and want to do it but don’t know how, here is a simple tutorial to help you install custom content into your game.ġ - First you need to locate your mods folder, you can do this by going to your documents, Electronic Arts and then Sims 4 - this will where your mods folder will be. How to install Custom Content for The Sims 4 (Beginners)