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Grand Theft Auto V PC Game Save File

Different digital game stores store save files in separate directories.

💨 Where are Grand Theft Auto V saves stored on Steam?

Steam PC
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\Profiles\<ProfileID>\

🟢 Grand Theft Auto V Game Pass Save Location (Windows 11 / 10)

Xbox PC
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\Profiles\<ProfileID>\

📂 Select Your Platform Store

Different digital game stores store save files in separate directories.

Steam Save Directory Path: Windows 11 / 10 Ready
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\Profiles\<ProfileID>\

💡 Replace bracketed placeholder (e.g. <UbisoftConnectID> or <SteamID>) with your unique account folder ID, or click "🪟 Copy Win+R Run Command" to open the root folder directly.

⚙️ Graphic Settings & Config File Location: Resolution & Engine Tweaks
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\settings.xml

📖 How to Access & Backup Grand Theft Auto V Saves Manually

1

Open Windows Run

Press the Win + R keys simultaneously to open the Windows Run dialog.

2

Paste Folder Path

Click the green "Copy Path" button above, paste it into the Run box, and press Enter.

3

Backup or Migrate

Copy the save folder to your Desktop, OneDrive, or a USB drive before modifying game files or installing mods.

💡 Transfer & Migration Note:

Story mode progression (SGTA50000 files) is located in Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\Profiles\[ProfileID].

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GTA 5 save location on PC?

GTA 5 save files are in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\Profiles\[ProfileID].

Where are GTA V saves stored on Steam?

Even when purchased on Steam, GTA V stores saves in Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\Profiles.

Where are Grand Theft Auto V saves stored on Steam?

On Steam, Grand Theft Auto V saves are stored in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\Profiles\<ProfileID>\ (Steam AppID: 271590).

Where is the Grand Theft Auto V Game Pass save location on Windows 11?

For Xbox Game Pass on Windows 11 and Windows 10, Grand Theft Auto V saves are stored in the UWP container located at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\Profiles\<ProfileID>\.

How to backup Grand Theft Auto V save files safely?

You can back up Grand Theft Auto V saves manually by copying the save directory to your Desktop or cloud storage, or click the 'Download 1-Click Backup Script (.bat)' button above to generate an automated timestamped backup.

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