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Baldur’s Gate 3 Save Files & Tools

Baldur's Gate 3 PC save location, backup, file-format, launcher, cloud-sync, and compatibility reference. This Game Hub documents save-file facts without implying that a game-specific Save Editor is available.

PC

01 / Overview

Save reference at a glance.

Game Hubs separate documented save-file facts from actual Tool support. A Game Hub can be useful even when no custom editor exists.

Developer
Larian Studios
Publisher
Larian Studios
Platforms
PC
Save extensions
.lsv

Baldur’s Gate 3 makes the folder boundary important: each save folder contains the .lsv archive and related slot context. Backing up the whole folder avoids separating the main payload from supporting files. Campaigns can also be sensitive to mods, so SaveEditor.com treats mod compatibility as part of restoration rather than calling every failed load corruption. Larian cross-save is useful for recent saves, but a complete local archive is still the better long-term backup.

For this PC reference, the documented storage is Windows: %LOCALAPPDATA%Larian StudiosBaldur's Gate 3PlayerProfilesPublicSavegamesStory | macOS: $HOME/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public/Savegames/Story/ | Linux / Steam Play: $XDG_DATA_HOME/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public/Savegames/Story/. The known file or folder pattern is <save-folder><save-name>.lsv. Each campaign save is stored in its own folder and includes an .lsv archive. Preserve the whole save folder rather than extracting only the archive when making a normal backup.

Backup guidance: Copy the entire Story directory or selected complete save folders. For heavily modded campaigns, also keep the mod configuration required by that campaign. Steam Cloud is documented. Larian account cross-save can synchronize a limited set of recent saves across supported PC storefronts/platforms. Launcher and cloud context matters because The same Larian profile hierarchy is used across desktop platforms, with OS-specific base directories. Steam also exposes a remote cloud area.

Compatibility and recovery should stay conservative. An .lsv can be structurally valid but still depend on mods or game versions that are not present on the destination system. If the expected progress is not visible, When a campaign save fails after migration, check the exact save folder, mods, and profile before assuming the archive is damaged. Cloud cross-save only covers supported recent saves, not every local backup. SaveEditor.com only labels a game-specific editor as available when a separate linked Tool has a verified operational runtime; this reference page by itself is not an editor claim.

Compatibility note

An .lsv can be structurally valid but still depend on mods or game versions that are not present on the destination system.

02 / Save locations

Where the save files are stored.

Paths are displayed only when they have been explicitly documented for this Game Hub. Environment variables and launcher-specific differences should remain visible instead of being silently normalized.

Windows
%LOCALAPPDATA%Larian StudiosBaldur's Gate 3PlayerProfilesPublicSavegamesStory
macOS
$HOME/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public/Savegames/Story/
Linux
$XDG_DATA_HOME/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public/Savegames/Story/

Launcher / edition differences

The same Larian profile hierarchy is used across desktop platforms, with OS-specific base directories. Steam also exposes a remote cloud area.

03 / File format

Files, extensions, and format notes.

This section documents only known file names and structures. Format notes can later connect directly to SaveEditor.com parsers, checksum engines, and converters.

Extensions

.lsv

File names / patterns

  • .lsv

Format notes

Each campaign save is stored in its own folder and includes an .lsv archive. Preserve the whole save folder rather than extracting only the archive when making a normal backup.

Launchers / stores

Steam / GOG Galaxy

Cloud save notes

Steam Cloud is documented. Larian account cross-save can synchronize a limited set of recent saves across supported PC storefronts/platforms.

04 / Tools

Actual linked Tool support.

No verified game-specific Save Editor is currently listed. This Game Hub remains useful for save locations, file details, backup guidance, and other linked utilities.

No active game-specific Tool is currently listed.

Planned and deprecated Tool records are intentionally excluded. The save-reference information on this page remains separate from Tool availability.

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05 / Backup

Protect the original before editing.

Save editing should be reversible. Keep an untouched copy outside the active save directory before replacing, converting, repairing, or modifying a save.

  1. 01
    Close the game.

    Avoid modifying a save while the game or launcher may still be writing to it.

  2. 02
    Copy the entire relevant save set.

    Some games use multiple files, profile folders, metadata, or companion files rather than one isolated save.

  3. 03
    Store the backup elsewhere.

    Use a separate folder or archive so cloud sync or the game cannot overwrite the untouched backup.

  4. 04
    Edit a copy, then validate.

    Follow the exact compatibility and processing notes on the Tool page before replacing the active save.

Game-specific backup note

Copy the entire Story directory or selected complete save folders. For heavily modded campaigns, also keep the mod configuration required by that campaign.

06 / Troubleshooting

When a save is missing or rejected.

Start with reversible checks. Do not delete or overwrite the only copy while diagnosing a path, cloud-sync, version, or format problem.

Game-specific notes

When a campaign save fails after migration, check the exact save folder, mods, and profile before assuming the archive is damaged. Cloud cross-save only covers supported recent saves, not every local backup.

A

Confirm the correct profile.

Games, launchers, and operating systems may keep separate save folders for different users, editions, or profiles.

B

Check cloud synchronization.

A cloud service can restore an older file or overwrite a local change. Preserve both copies before resolving a conflict.

C

Check Tool compatibility.

A matching filename does not prove a matching format. Verify platform, game version, extension, and Tool support state.

D

Restore the untouched backup.

If the game rejects a modified save, return to the original backup before attempting another change.

07 / FAQ

Baldur’s Gate 3 save-file questions.

Answers are generated only from visible Game Hub metadata and actual linked Tool states, plus universal backup guidance.

Where are Baldur’s Gate 3 save files stored?

The currently documented save locations are listed in the Save locations section above. Use the location that matches your platform or environment.

What save-file extension does Baldur’s Gate 3 use?

The extensions currently documented on this page are: .lsv.

Does SaveEditor.com have a verified Baldur’s Gate 3 Save Editor?

No verified game-specific Save Editor is currently listed. This Game Hub remains useful for save locations, file details, backup guidance, and other linked utilities.

Should I back up the save before using a Tool?

Yes. Keep an untouched copy outside the active save directory before modifying or converting the file. Some games use multiple companion files, so back up the relevant save folder when in doubt.

Are there cloud-save considerations for Baldur’s Gate 3?

Steam Cloud is documented. Larian account cross-save can synchronize a limited set of recent saves across supported PC storefronts/platforms.

Editorial review

Game-specific metadata on this hub was last reviewed on 2026-08-08. Individual Tool pages maintain their own verification dates and compatibility notes.

Verification notes

Windows, macOS, Linux, Steam remote/cloud, and Larian cross-save notes were reviewed against current PCGamingWiki coverage.

Reference sources
  1. Reference 1 - www.pcgamingwiki.com

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