How to Transfer Your GTA San Andreas Save to a New PC
Switching computers? Here's exactly which GTA San Andreas save files to copy, where they live, and how to make sure your progress loads on the new PC.
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA San Andreas User Files
Copy the whole GTA San Andreas User Files folder — GTASAsf1.b through GTASAsf8.b are your save slots.
Where the files live: see the full GTA San Andreas save file location guide for every platform path (PS5, Xbox, Steam Cloud).
How to transfer your GTA San Andreas save to a new PC
- On the old PC press Win+R, type %USERPROFILE%\Documents and press Enter.
- Open the GTA San Andreas User Files folder and copy the .b save files (and gta_sa.set) to a USB drive or cloud folder.
- Install GTA San Andreas on the new PC and launch it once so the User Files folder is created, then close it.
- Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA San Andreas User Files on the new PC and paste your .b files in.
- Launch the game, load a save slot to confirm, then delete the backup.
Does cloud sync move it for you?
No — the classic GTA San Andreas does not use Steam Cloud, so your .b saves stay only on your PC. (The separate Definitive Edition syncs through the Rockstar Games Launcher instead.) Back up the User Files folder by hand.
Common mistakes
- Confusing classic saves (.b files) with the Definitive Edition, which stores saves in a different Rockstar location.
- Copying only one GTASAsf#.b slot and leaving the others behind.
FAQ
How do I move my GTA San Andreas save to a new PC?
Copy the save folder at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA San Andreas User Files from the old PC to the exact same path on the new PC, then launch the game. Use a USB drive, cloud storage, or a network share to move the files.
Will GTA San Andreas cloud saves transfer automatically?
No — the classic GTA San Andreas does not use Steam Cloud, so your .b saves stay only on your PC. (The separate Definitive Edition syncs through the Rockstar Games Launcher instead.) Back up the User Files folder by hand.
Where is the GTA San Andreas save folder on the old PC?
It's at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA San Andreas User Files. Paste that into the File Explorer address bar (or Win+R) to open it. See our full location guide for every platform.
Do I need to copy any other files?
Copy the whole save folder, not just one file — GTA San Andreas may store settings, backups, or profile subfolders alongside the main save. Copying the entire folder avoids missing anything.
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Need another game or a quick backup? Use the Save Location Finder — pick any game to get its exact save path plus a ready-to-run backup command.