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The Witcher 3 Save File Location

Here's exactly where The Witcher 3 keeps your saves on every platform, how to open the folder, and how to back them up before you mod or move PCs.

Save file locations

Windows
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\gamesaves

Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\The Witcher 3\gamesaves\ . Save files use the .sav extension. Note this is the same folder for the base game and the next-gen update.

PlayStation 5 / PS4
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.

Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One
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

On PC, The Witcher 3 supports cloud saves through Steam Cloud and GOG Galaxy. If you play across storefronts (Steam and GOG), the save formats are compatible — you can copy .sav files between the two gamesaves folders manually.

How to open the save folder

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run box.
  2. Type %userprofile%\Documents and press Enter.
  3. Open the The Witcher 3 folder, then the gamesaves folder.
  4. Copy the whole save folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.

FAQ

Where is The Witcher 3 save file on PC?

It's at C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\The Witcher 3\gamesaves. Press Win+R, type %userprofile%\Documents, and open The Witcher 3\gamesaves. Files end in .sav.

Does the next-gen update use the same saves?

Yes. The next-gen (v4.0) update reads your existing .sav files from the same gamesaves folder, so your old saves carry over.

How do I back up Witcher 3 saves?

Copy the .sav files (and matching .sav.png thumbnails) from the gamesaves folder to a safe location before installing mods.

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