GTA V Save File Location
Here's exactly where Grand Theft Auto V stores your single-player saves on every platform, and how to back them up.
Save file locations
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\Profiles
Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\Profiles\ . Inside is a folder of numbers containing SGTA5xxx save files.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\271590\local
The Steam version stores single-player saves under your Steam userdata folder (app id 271590). Rockstar Games Social Club cloud may also hold copies.
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.
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
GTA V single-player saves sync through the Rockstar Games Social Club cloud when you're signed in and Social Club cloud saves are enabled. GTA Online characters are stored server-side by Rockstar and cannot be edited locally.
How to open the save folder
- Press Win + R to open the Run box.
- Type %userprofile%\Documents and press Enter.
- Open Rockstar Games › GTA V › Profiles.
- Copy the whole save folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.
FAQ
Where is the GTA V save file on PC?
For the Rockstar/Epic version it's at C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\Profiles. The Steam version keeps saves under Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\271590\local.
Can I edit my GTA Online character save?
No. GTA Online progress is stored on Rockstar's servers, not locally, so it can't be copied or edited from your PC.
How do I back up GTA V single-player saves?
Copy the numbered profile folder (with its SGTA5 save files) from the Profiles folder to a safe location, then paste it back to restore.