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🟢 Grand Theft Auto V Game Pass Save Location (Windows 11 / 10)
Xbox PC📂 Select Your Platform Store
Different digital game stores store save files in separate directories.
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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.
📖 How to Access & Backup Grand Theft Auto V Saves Manually
Open Windows Run
Press the Win + R keys simultaneously to open the Windows Run dialog.
Paste Folder Path
Click the green "Copy Path" button above, paste it into the Run box, and press Enter.
Backup or Migrate
Copy the save folder to your Desktop, OneDrive, or a USB drive before modifying game files or installing mods.
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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