Core features

FM Genie Scout , created by Eugene Tarabanovsky, could be used to scout and export data from the massive FM09 database (including the Huge Database 9.0.3, which contained over 250,000 players). The PRO-EVO Editing Studio then imported this data, accurately converting hundreds of FM's attributes into the equivalent categories for PES.

PRO-EVO Editing Studio 2009 (often abbreviated as PES 2009 Editor) is a powerful, third-party editing suite designed specifically for Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 on PC. The version represents a mature, refined iteration of the tool, fixing bugs from earlier releases and adding improved compatibility for database editing.

The core "plus FM" addition, enabling users to automatically convert detailed attributes from Football Manager 2009 to match the PES engine's 1–99 scale. Enhanced Team Management:

This version introduced several critical enhancements for managing Option Files (OF) and game data: FM to PES Converter Tool 1.10 : Includes a massive database (9.0.3) containing over 250,000 players

Why did modders stick with V1.4? Let’s look under the hood.

Version 1.4 introduced Master League Editor 1.00, which allowed manual editing of team funds, names, and assigned kits. It also overhauled the BAL Editor 1.20 interface to fix career mode bugs.

This was a game-changer. Instead of manually entering stats for thousands of players, patch creators could leverage the most realistic and exhaustive player database in existence. By version 1.4, the converter had already been updated by to version 4.5, offering more precise and seamless conversions. This feature single-handedly allowed modders to create staggeringly realistic updates, ensuring that a wonderkid in FM09 would have corresponding world-class potential in PES 2009.

In 2009, creating comprehensive patches for PES required tools that could handle database manipulation without corrupting the file. PRO-EVO Editing Studio 2009 V1.4 was known for its stability compared to earlier beta versions. It allowed editors to:

It removes human bias, creating a balanced playing field across different clubs and leagues. Key Features of V1.4.0.0 Beta

To ensure smooth performance and optimal results, users should ensure their system meets the following requirements:

It enables users to format and save Option Files seamlessly across various game patches (ranging from raw version 1.00 up to official Konami update 1.40).

The standout feature of this package. It used Football Manager’s massive 9.0.3 database to parse over 250,000 real-world players. It instantly converted complex FM attributes and "preferred moves" into functional PES stats.

Modders could rewrite team structures, fan colors, home stadium assignments, and link official chants and banners directly.