How to Transfer Your The Witcher 3 Save to a New PC
Switching computers? Here's exactly which The Witcher 3 save files to copy, where they live, and how to make sure your progress loads on the new PC.
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\gamesaves
Copy every .sav (and matching .png) file from the gamesaves folder — those are your Witcher 3 saves.
Where the files live: see the full The Witcher 3 save file location guide for every platform path (PS5, Xbox, Steam Cloud).
How to transfer your The Witcher 3 save to a new PC
- On the old PC, press Win+R, paste %USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\gamesaves, and press Enter to open the save folder.
- Select everything in that folder and copy it to a USB drive, cloud folder (OneDrive/Google Drive), or network share.
- Install The Witcher 3 on the new PC and launch it once, then close it — this creates the empty save folder.
- Old-gen and next-gen (v4.0+) saves are cross-compatible, but if you moved from GOG to Steam (or vice versa) the folder is the same — just confirm the launcher you use on the new PC points there.
- On the new PC, open the same path (%USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\gamesaves) and paste the copied files in, overwriting if asked.
- Launch the game and confirm your progress loaded before deleting the backup copy.
Does cloud sync move it for you?
Yes. Both Steam Cloud and GOG Galaxy cloud sync Witcher 3 saves. With the same account and cloud enabled, saves appear automatically on the new PC; copy the gamesaves folder by hand only if cloud is off.
Common mistakes
- Copying the .sav but skipping its matching .png thumbnail, which can hide the save in the load menu.
- Mixing GOG and Steam cloud saves, which can cause sync conflicts.
FAQ
How do I move my The Witcher 3 save to a new PC?
Copy the save folder at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\gamesaves 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 The Witcher 3 cloud saves transfer automatically?
Yes. Both Steam Cloud and GOG Galaxy cloud sync Witcher 3 saves. With the same account and cloud enabled, saves appear automatically on the new PC; copy the gamesaves folder by hand only if cloud is off.
Where is the The Witcher 3 save folder on the old PC?
It's at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\gamesaves. 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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