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

You are likely staring at File Explorer, hunting for a folder that Windows has decided to hide from you. Getting to your Baldur's Gate 3 saves is frustrating because the game buries them deep within your local app data, but you can jump straight there without clicking through ten different subfolders.

Why this happens

Windows hides the AppData directory by default to prevent accidental deletion of critical game or application configurations. Because of this, standard search often fails to pull up the specific folder containing your save games.

Steps

1. 01
   Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run command box.
2. 02
   Paste the following path into the Open field: %LOCALAPPDATA%/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public/Savegames/Story and press Enter.
3. 03
   Verify you are in the correct location by looking for subfolders containing files with the .lsv extension, which are your actual game saves.
4. 04
   Copy or back up these folders as needed to secure your progress or move your saves to a different machine.

Still not working?

If the folder does not open or appears empty, ensure you have launched the game at least once to allow it to generate the directory. If you are using a cloud-syncing service like OneDrive, check if your Documents or AppData folders are being redirected to a cloud path, as this can change where the game writes its save data.

Frequently asked questions

Will I lose my progress if I move these files?

Moving or copying these files will not delete your progress, but you should always create a copy in a new folder rather than cutting and pasting them directly. If you move them out of this specific directory, the game will no longer detect them in the main menu.

Are the .lsv files the only things I need to back up?

Yes, the .lsv files contain your actual save state. However, it is safest to copy the entire folder containing them to ensure you don't miss any associated metadata or profile settings the game requires to load the save properly.