Stardew Valley Save File Location
Here's exactly where Stardew Valley stores your farm save on every platform, how to open the folder, and how to back it up before you edit or move it.
Save file locations
%APPDATA%\StardewValley\Saves
Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Roaming\StardewValley\Saves\ . Each farm has its own subfolder named FarmName_<numbers>.
~/.config/StardewValley/Saves
In Finder use Go › Go to Folder and paste the path. On some setups it is ~/Library/Application Support/StardewValley/Saves.
Internal storage/StardewValley/Saves
Use a file manager app to browse to this folder.
Files app › On My iPhone › Stardew Valley
Access saves through the Files app under the Stardew Valley folder.
Cloud saves
On PC through Steam, Stardew Valley uses Steam Cloud, so your farm syncs across machines when you log in with the same account. If a local save and the cloud save conflict, Steam asks which one to keep — choose the newer one to avoid losing progress.
How to open the save folder
- Press Win + R to open the Run box.
- Type %appdata% and press Enter.
- Open the StardewValley folder, then the Saves folder.
- Copy the whole save folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.
FAQ
Where is the Stardew Valley save file on PC?
It's at C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Roaming\StardewValley\Saves. Press Win+R, type %appdata%, and open the StardewValley\Saves folder. Each farm is in its own FarmName_<numbers> subfolder.
How do I back up my Stardew Valley farm?
Copy the entire FarmName_<numbers> folder (both the save file and the SaveGameInfo file inside it) to another location. To restore, paste it back into the Saves folder.
Can I move a Stardew save between PC and mobile?
Yes — the save format is compatible. Copy the farm folder from one device's Saves location to the other's, keeping both files inside it together.