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Starfield Save Files & Tools

Starfield 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
Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Platforms
PC
Save extensions
.sfs

Starfield has two PC storage models that should never be collapsed into one instruction. Standard PC/Steam saves are recognizable .sfs files, while the Microsoft Store/Xbox app build uses the Windows Gaming Services container. That distinction matters for backup, migration, and any future SaveEditor tool. If you use Steam, preserve the complete Starfield Saves directory and, when relevant, its Steam remote copy. If you use the Xbox app, preserve the WGS data first and do not rename opaque WGS files into .sfs files.

For this PC reference, the documented storage is Windows: Standard Windows: %USERPROFILE%DocumentsMy GamesStarfieldSaves
Steam remote copy: <Steam-folder>userdata<user-id>1716740remote
Microsoft Store: %LOCALAPPDATA%PackagesBethesdaSoftworks.ProjectGold_3275kfvn8vcwcSystemAppDatawgs<user-id> | Linux / Steam Play: Steam Play: <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1716740/pfx/; Steam Cloud may also use the matching userdata/1716740 area.. The known file or folder pattern is *.sfs. The standard PC save files use the .sfs extension. Microsoft Store/Xbox app saves use the Windows Gaming Services (WGS) container instead of the same visible-file layout as the standard Documents save folder.

Backup guidance: For Steam/standard Windows, copy the full Saves folder. For Microsoft Store, back up the WGS container before attempting any extraction or storefront migration. Steam Cloud and Xbox Cloud are documented. The Documents folder may also be synchronized by OneDrive when Windows folder backup is enabled. Launcher and cloud context matters because Steam and Microsoft Store use materially different storage layouts. Treat WGS data as a separate container workflow instead of renaming files between storefronts.

Compatibility and recovery should stay conservative. A visible .sfs file from the standard PC layout is not the same thing as a Microsoft Store WGS container. Storefront conversion requires a purpose-built workflow rather than extension changes. If the expected progress is not visible, If expected saves are not in Documents, identify the storefront first. OneDrive folder redirection and WGS storage are common reasons the obvious path does not match the active copy. 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

A visible .sfs file from the standard PC layout is not the same thing as a Microsoft Store WGS container. Storefront conversion requires a purpose-built workflow rather than extension changes.

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
Standard Windows: %USERPROFILE%DocumentsMy GamesStarfieldSaves
Steam remote copy: <Steam-folder>userdata<user-id>1716740remote
Microsoft Store: %LOCALAPPDATA%PackagesBethesdaSoftworks.ProjectGold_3275kfvn8vcwcSystemAppDatawgs<user-id>
Linux
Steam Play: <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1716740/pfx/; Steam Cloud may also use the matching userdata/1716740 area.

Launcher / edition differences

Steam and Microsoft Store use materially different storage layouts. Treat WGS data as a separate container workflow instead of renaming files between storefronts.

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

.sfs

File names / patterns

  • *.sfs

Format notes

The standard PC save files use the .sfs extension. Microsoft Store/Xbox app saves use the Windows Gaming Services (WGS) container instead of the same visible-file layout as the standard Documents save folder.

Launchers / stores

Steam / Microsoft Store / Xbox app

Cloud save notes

Steam Cloud and Xbox Cloud are documented. The Documents folder may also be synchronized by OneDrive when Windows folder backup is enabled.

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

For Steam/standard Windows, copy the full Saves folder. For Microsoft Store, back up the WGS container before attempting any extraction or storefront migration.

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 expected saves are not in Documents, identify the storefront first. OneDrive folder redirection and WGS storage are common reasons the obvious path does not match the active copy.

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

Starfield save-file questions.

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

Where are Starfield 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 Starfield use?

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

Does SaveEditor.com have a verified Starfield 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 Starfield?

Steam Cloud and Xbox Cloud are documented. The Documents folder may also be synchronized by OneDrive when Windows folder backup is enabled.

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, Microsoft Store, Steam Play, and cloud locations were reviewed against current PCGamingWiki coverage for Starfield.

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

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