Where are my Stardew Valley save files located?

Want to secure your cozy farming progress, transfer it to another device, or simply figure out where the game stores all your achievements? You’ve probably asked yourself these questions. And the answer is actually quite simple. The game stores your farm files in a specific folder on your computer. Finding them couldn’t be easier; let’s take a look at how.

How do game saves work?

Each save file is essentially a small capsule containing your progress. And it has an important tag—the game version it was created in. It looks something like this: <gameVersion>1.6</gameVersion>. What does this mean for us, the players?

1. A new version of the game, say, the same 1.7, will easily open and load your old save from version 1.6.
2. If you update the game, make a save, and then suddenly want to roll back to an older patch, the save will no longer open.
3. When transferring a file between devices (from mobile to PC, etc.), the game version on the receiving device must be no older than the one specified in the save file.

Your saves are stored as separate XML files, separate from the game files. This protects your progress during updates or reinstallations.

Each save slot has its own folder with a unique name, like BogLog_123456789. Look inside and you’ll see two main files. One is the save itself (e.g., BogLog_123456789), and the other is a service file called SaveGameInfo. They work together. For everything to load correctly, both files are needed.

How do I find the saves folder?

In co-op mode, save files are located only on the device of the player who created the farm (the host).

Windows (PC)

1. Press the Win + R key combination.
2. In the Run dialog box, enter the path: %appdata%StardewValleySaves
3. Click OK to open the desired directory.

Linux

1. Open file manager .
2. Use the “Go” option and enter the following address: ~/.config/StardewValley/Saves
3. Confirm by pressing Enter.

Mac

1. In the Finder, select Go → Go to Folder from the menu.
2. Enter the path: ~/.config/StardewValley/Saves
3. Click Go.

Mobile devices (Android)

1. Connect the device to the computer.
2. Go to the internal memory at:
3. For version 1.5 and newer: Android/data/com.chucklefish.stardewvalley/files/Saves
4. For version 1.4 and later: Stardew Valley

The folder will only appear after you create your first save in the game. Each subfolder with a name like Boglog_123456789 represents a separate save slot.

Mobile devices (iOS)

For iOS 13 and above:

1. Launch the Files app.
2. Go to the Summary tab (on iPhone it’s in the bottom right corner) and select On My iPhone/iPad.
3. Find and open the Stardew Valley folder. Your save slots are located inside.

For iOS 12 and later (via computer):

1. Connect your device to your computer ( Mac or PC with iTunes) using a USB cable.
2. In the program on your computer, select your device.
3. Find the File Sharing section.
4. From the list of applications, select Stardew Valley. Your save files and folders will appear in the adjacent panel.

That’s all for now! Good luck upgrading your farm!