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Baldur's Gate 3 Save File Location

Here's exactly where Baldur's Gate 3 keeps your saves on every platform, how to open the folder, and how to back them up.

Save file locations

Windows
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\PlayerProfiles\Public\Savegames\Story

Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\PlayerProfiles\Public\Savegames\Story\ . Each save is its own subfolder.

PlayStation 5 / PS4
Settings › Saved Data and Game/App Settings › Saved Data

Console saves are sealed and can't be copied as raw files. Back them up to PS Plus cloud or a USB drive from this menu.

Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One
My games & apps › <Game> › Manage game › Saved data

Xbox saves sync automatically to the cloud with your Microsoft account; there is no user-accessible save file on disk.

Cloud saves

On PC, Baldur's Gate 3 uses cloud saves through Steam and GOG. Larian also has an in-game cross-save cloud that lets you continue between PC and console when logged into a Larian account.

How to open the save folder

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run box.
  2. Type %localappdata% and press Enter.
  3. Open Larian Studios › Baldur's Gate 3 › PlayerProfiles › Public › Savegames › Story.
  4. Copy the whole save folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.

FAQ

Where is the Baldur's Gate 3 save file on PC?

It's at C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\PlayerProfiles\Public\Savegames\Story. Press Win+R, type %localappdata%, then follow the folders.

How do I back up Baldur's Gate 3 saves?

Copy the individual save subfolders from the Story folder to a safe location. Each subfolder holds a complete save.

Can I cross-save between PC and console in BG3?

Yes. Log into a Larian account in-game on both devices to use Larian's cross-save cloud, which carries your saves between PC and console.

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