How To Find Baldur's Gate 3 Save Files on PC

You are likely looking for your Baldur's Gate 3 saves to back them up or move them to a new computer, but the files are hidden deep within your system drive. Windows masks the AppData directory by default, making manual navigation a frustrating guessing game.

Why this happens

Baldur's Gate 3 stores your save data in a hidden system folder called AppData to prevent accidental deletion or modification. Windows File Explorer hides this directory by default to protect system stability.

Steps

1. 01
   Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
2. 02
   Paste the following path into the Open field: %LOCALAPPDATA%/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public/Savegames/Story
3. 03
   Press Enter or click OK to open the folder directly in File Explorer.
4. 04
   Open any of the subfolders displayed; look for files ending in the .lsv extension to confirm they are your actual game saves.

Still not working?

If the folder is empty, you may be playing on a different user account or using cloud-only sync that has not localized the files yet. Verify you are logged into the correct Steam account and that the game has successfully synced data. If you still see nothing, search your entire C: drive for files with the .lsv extension to locate non-standard save directories.

Frequently asked questions

Will deleting these files remove my characters permanently?

Yes, deleting these files will remove your saves from the game. Always copy and paste them to a secondary location or external drive if you are performing a backup.

Can I move these save files to another computer?

Yes, you can copy the contents of the Story folder to the identical file path on a different computer to transfer your progress.