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Elden Ring Save Files & Tools

Elden Ring 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
FromSoftware
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platforms
PC
Save extensions
.sl2, .bak

Elden Ring concentrates multiple characters in a single profile-level .sl2 container, so the practical backup unit is the whole account folder, not one character slot. The nearby .bak file is useful as a possible recovery point but should itself be backed up before experimentation. Because Steam Cloud can synchronize the same profile, restoration should be deliberate: close the game, preserve current local files, decide which copy is authoritative, then allow cloud sync to resume.

For this PC reference, the documented storage is Windows: %APPDATA%EldenRing<user-id> | Linux / Steam Play: Steam Play: <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1245620/pfx/. The known file or folder pattern is ER0000.sl2
ER0000.sl2.bak. The Steam PC profile uses an account-ID folder and the main ER0000.sl2 container. The .bak companion can provide an additional recovery point, but it should be copied before trying to restore it.

Backup guidance: Copy ER0000.sl2 and its .bak companion with the game closed. For maximum safety, copy the entire account-ID folder to a dated backup outside AppData. Steam Cloud is documented. Launcher and cloud context matters because The account-ID subfolder is part of the save context. Avoid mixing files between Steam identities without a tool explicitly designed for that purpose.

Compatibility and recovery should stay conservative. Save files can contain multiple characters and account-specific data. Do not treat an individual character as a standalone file. If the expected progress is not visible, If a manual restore is immediately replaced, pause and inspect Steam Cloud synchronization instead of repeatedly overwriting the live folder. Preserve both local and cloud versions until you know which one is newer. 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

Save files can contain multiple characters and account-specific data. Do not treat an individual character as a standalone file.

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
%APPDATA%EldenRing<user-id>
Linux
Steam Play: <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1245620/pfx/

Launcher / edition differences

The account-ID subfolder is part of the save context. Avoid mixing files between Steam identities without a tool explicitly designed for that purpose.

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

.sl2 .bak

File names / patterns

  • ER0000.sl2
  • ER0000.sl2.bak

Format notes

The Steam PC profile uses an account-ID folder and the main ER0000.sl2 container. The .bak companion can provide an additional recovery point, but it should be copied before trying to restore it.

Launchers / stores

Steam

Cloud save notes

Steam Cloud is documented.

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 ER0000.sl2 and its .bak companion with the game closed. For maximum safety, copy the entire account-ID folder to a dated backup outside AppData.

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

If a manual restore is immediately replaced, pause and inspect Steam Cloud synchronization instead of repeatedly overwriting the live folder. Preserve both local and cloud versions until you know which one is newer.

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

Elden Ring save-file questions.

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

Where are Elden Ring 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 Elden Ring use?

The extensions currently documented on this page are: .sl2, .bak.

Does SaveEditor.com have a verified Elden Ring 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 Elden Ring?

Steam Cloud is documented.

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/Steam Play path and Steam Cloud support were reviewed against current PCGamingWiki coverage. Filename notes reflect the standard Steam PC profile layout.

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

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