How to Transfer Your Project Zomboid Save to a New PC
Move your Project Zomboid save to a new PC — the exact folder to copy, cloud-sync notes, and the mistakes that lose progress.
%USERPROFILE%\Zomboid\Saves
Copy the entire save folder from %USERPROFILE%\Zomboid\Saves on your old PC to the exact same path on the new PC — that folder is your whole Project Zomboid progress.
Where the files live: see the full Project Zomboid save file location guide for every platform path (PS5, Xbox, Steam Cloud).
How to transfer your Project Zomboid save to a new PC
- On the old PC, press Win+R, paste %USERPROFILE%\Zomboid\Saves, and press Enter to open the Project Zomboid save folder.
- Select everything inside that folder and copy it to a USB drive, a cloud folder (OneDrive/Google Drive), or a network share.
- Install Project Zomboid on the new PC and launch it once, then quit — this creates the empty save folder so the path exists.
- On the new PC, open the same path (%USERPROFILE%\Zomboid\Saves) and paste the copied files in, overwriting if asked.
- Launch Project Zomboid and confirm your progress loaded before deleting the backup copy.
Does cloud sync move it for you?
Project Zomboid does not use Steam Cloud — saves exist only in your local Zomboid folder. A single world can be large (the map is stored in chunks), so a new PC needs the whole world folder copied over, not just one file.
Common mistakes
- Copying only a single save file instead of the whole folder — many games keep settings, profiles, or rolling backups alongside the main save.
- Forgetting to launch Project Zomboid once on the new PC first, so the destination folder doesn't exist yet when you paste.
FAQ
How do I move my Project Zomboid save to a new PC?
Copy the save folder at %USERPROFILE%\Zomboid\Saves 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 Project Zomboid cloud saves transfer automatically?
Project Zomboid does not use Steam Cloud — saves exist only in your local Zomboid folder. A single world can be large (the map is stored in chunks), so a new PC needs the whole world folder copied over, not just one file.
Where is the Project Zomboid save folder on the old PC?
It's at %USERPROFILE%\Zomboid\Saves. 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 — some games 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.