Skip to content
Game save workbench
Local-first tools No installation Support status shown
SAVEEDITOR.COM
Browse tools
DEVICE-LOCAL Favorites and recent pages stay in this browser.

Game Hub / Save Reference

Stardew Valley Save Files & Tools

Stardew Valley 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
ConcernedApe
Publisher
ConcernedApe
Platforms
PC
Save extensions
Not recorded

Stardew Valley is a good example of why backing up a folder is safer than hunting for a single extension. A farm lives in its own directory, and the directory contains multiple related records. That makes the folder boundary the practical unit for backups. On Windows, macOS, and Linux the path is well documented and easy to copy once hidden application-data folders are visible. Before a major mod change or a manual save operation, copy the entire farm directory to a location outside the live Saves folder and give the copy a date.

For this PC reference, the documented storage is Windows: %APPDATA%StardewValleySaves | macOS: $HOME/.config/StardewValley/Saves/ | Linux / Steam Play: $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/StardewValley/Saves/ (normally ~/.config/StardewValley/Saves/). The known file or folder pattern is <FarmName>_<unique-id>
SaveGameInfo. Each farm is stored as a folder. Standard desktop saves include the main farm save and SaveGameInfo; the main data is XML text even though the primary file normally has no conventional extension.

Backup guidance: Copy the whole farm folder, not only one file. This preserves the main save, SaveGameInfo, and any paired backup files that may be useful for recovery. Steam Cloud and GOG Galaxy cloud support are documented. Cloud sync is convenient but should not replace a dated offline copy before mods, save editing, or migration. Launcher and cloud context matters because The normal desktop save folder is shared by Windows builds that use the standard StardewValley application-data path, while Microsoft Store/Xbox packaging and cloud behavior can differ. Do not assume a console or mobile save can be copied directly into the desktop folder.

Compatibility and recovery should stay conservative. Desktop saves are structured farm folders. Modded saves may depend on content or IDs provided by installed mods, so restoring the file without the same mod set can change behavior. If the expected progress is not visible, If a farm disappears from the load menu, compare the folder name, the main save filename, and SaveGameInfo. Keep the original folder intact before trying older backup copies. 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

Desktop saves are structured farm folders. Modded saves may depend on content or IDs provided by installed mods, so restoring the file without the same mod set can change behavior.

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%StardewValleySaves
macOS
$HOME/.config/StardewValley/Saves/
Linux
$XDG_CONFIG_HOME/StardewValley/Saves/ (normally ~/.config/StardewValley/Saves/)

Launcher / edition differences

The normal desktop save folder is shared by Windows builds that use the standard StardewValley application-data path, while Microsoft Store/Xbox packaging and cloud behavior can differ. Do not assume a console or mobile save can be copied directly into the desktop folder.

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

No verified extension is recorded.

File names / patterns

  • _
  • SaveGameInfo

Format notes

Each farm is stored as a folder. Standard desktop saves include the main farm save and SaveGameInfo; the main data is XML text even though the primary file normally has no conventional extension.

Launchers / stores

Steam / GOG Galaxy / Xbox / Microsoft Store

Cloud save notes

Steam Cloud and GOG Galaxy cloud support are documented. Cloud sync is convenient but should not replace a dated offline copy before mods, save editing, or migration.

04 / Tools

Actual linked Tool support.

A published Save Editor linked to this game is marked as verified working. Check the tool page for exact platform and version compatibility before editing.

Verified

File Analysis

Stardew Valley Cloud Copy Identity Comparator

Compare two user-selected Stardew Valley save copies after both pass the existing verified parser; report identity and bounded parsed divergence without choosing a winner.

Platform
PC
Processing
Local browser processing
Verified
2026-08-11
Updated August 11, 2026 Open tool
Verified

File Analysis

Stardew Valley Cloud State Divergence Inspector

Compare two user-selected Stardew Valley save copies after both pass the existing verified parser; report identity and bounded parsed divergence without choosing a winner.

Platform
PC
Processing
Local browser processing
Verified
2026-08-11
Updated August 11, 2026 Open tool
Verified

File Analysis

Stardew Valley Mobile/Desktop Pair Comparator

Compare a user-labelled mobile export with a desktop copy after both pass the same existing verified parser; origin and transfer compatibility are not inferred.

Platform
PC
Processing
Local browser processing
Verified
2026-08-11
Updated August 11, 2026 Open tool
Verified

Save Editors

Stardew Valley Save Editor

Edit a narrow set of verified Stardew Valley 1.6.x PC main-save XML fields locally: money, current health, and current stamina, while keeping identity and maximum-stat fields read-only.

Platform
PC
Processing
Local browser processing
Verified
2026-08-08
Updated August 11, 2026 Open tool
Game-specific Tool compatibility summary
Tool State Platform Processing Supported versions Last verified
Stardew Valley Cloud Copy Identity Comparator Verified PC Browser local Only the exact save family already accepted by stardew-valley-pc-xml-v1. Phase 68 does not expand source-parser versions or storefront/mobile variants.
Stardew Valley Cloud State Divergence Inspector Verified PC Browser local Only the exact save family already accepted by stardew-valley-pc-xml-v1. Phase 68 does not expand source-parser versions or storefront/mobile variants.
Stardew Valley Field Contract Receipt Verified PC Browser local Exactly the same save family already accepted by stardew-valley-pc-xml-v1.
Stardew Valley Health Focused Editor Verified PC Browser local Exactly the same verified source family accepted by stardew-valley-pc-xml-v1. Phase 69 does not widen version, platform, storefront or container coverage.
Stardew Valley Mobile Export Structure Inspector Verified PC Browser local Only the exact save family already accepted by stardew-valley-pc-xml-v1. Phase 68 does not expand source-parser versions or storefront/mobile variants.
Stardew Valley Mobile/Desktop Pair Comparator Verified PC Browser local Only the exact save family already accepted by stardew-valley-pc-xml-v1. Phase 68 does not expand source-parser versions or storefront/mobile variants.
Stardew Valley Money Focused Editor Verified PC Browser local Exactly the same verified source family accepted by stardew-valley-pc-xml-v1. Phase 69 does not widen version, platform, storefront or container coverage.
Stardew Valley PC Economy Inspector Verified PC Browser local Only the exact PC save family already accepted by the existing verified source parser: stardew-valley-pc-xml-v1.
Stardew Valley PC Save Identity Inspector Verified PC Browser local Only the exact PC save family already accepted by the existing verified source parser: stardew-valley-pc-xml-v1.
Stardew Valley PC Vitals Inspector Verified PC Browser local Only the exact PC save family already accepted by the existing verified source parser: stardew-valley-pc-xml-v1.
Stardew Valley Save Editor Verified PC Browser local Stardew Valley PC/main-save XML tagged 1.6.x.
Stardew Valley Save Verification Receipt Verified PC Browser local Exactly the same save family already accepted by stardew-valley-pc-xml-v1.
Stardew Valley Stamina Focused Editor Verified PC Browser local Exactly the same verified source family accepted by stardew-valley-pc-xml-v1. Phase 69 does not widen version, platform, storefront or container coverage.

Browse all tools

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 whole farm folder, not only one file. This preserves the main save, SaveGameInfo, and any paired backup files that may be useful for recovery.

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 farm disappears from the load menu, compare the folder name, the main save filename, and SaveGameInfo. Keep the original folder intact before trying older backup copies.

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

Stardew Valley save-file questions.

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

Where are Stardew Valley 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 Stardew Valley use?

No verified save-file extension is currently recorded on this Game Hub.

Does SaveEditor.com have a verified Stardew Valley Save Editor?

A published Save Editor linked to this game is marked as verified working. Check the tool page for exact platform and version compatibility before editing.

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 Stardew Valley?

Steam Cloud and GOG Galaxy cloud support are documented. Cloud sync is convenient but should not replace a dated offline copy before mods, save editing, or migration.

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

Desktop save paths and cloud services were reviewed against current PCGamingWiki coverage. File-structure notes are limited to the standard farm-folder layout; no arbitrary XML rewrite is performed by this Game Hub.

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

Related guides

Continue with reviewed save-file guidance.

Only reviewed, index-ready Guides explicitly related to this Game Hub are surfaced here.