Path of Exile PC Game Save File
Click your game launcher below to see the exact save folder path for your version:
Progression, player ranks, and unlockables in Path of Exile are linked to your official game account and stored on remote game servers. They cannot be backed up or transferred via local save files. The folder paths below store your local client settings, resolution preferences, and audio configurations.
How does Path of Exile progression and cloud saving work on PC?
🎮 Choose Your Platform & Edition
Click your game launcher below to see the exact save folder path for your version:
- 1 Press Win + R on your keyboard to open Windows Run dialog.
- 2 Click "Copy Path" or "Open via Run (Win+R)" below, paste it into the Run box, and press Enter.
Why use the 1-Click Command instead of finding the path manually?
Why digging manually wastes time, and how a 1-line command solves it instantly.
Hidden Folder Warning: Windows 11/10 hides the AppData folder by default to protect system files. Finding this manually requires enabling "Show Hidden Files", finding your Windows username, and clicking through 5+ nested subfolders.
The 1-Second Solution: Skip the manual search! Copy the single command below, press Win+R (or paste into CMD), and press Enter. Windows automatically resolves your username and opens the exact save folder instantly!
explorer "%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Path of Exile"
📖 Save File Guides & Technical References
Need help locating hidden folders or moving save files to a new computer?
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How Microsoft UWP container files work and how to convert them.
Safe manual save migration and cloud sync conflict prevention.
📖 How to Access & Backup Path of Exile Saves Manually
1. Open Windows Run
Press Win + R on your keyboard to bring up the Windows Run dialog.
2. Paste Folder Path
Click the green "Copy Folder Path" button above, paste it (Ctrl+V) into the Run dialog box, and press Enter.
3. Backup or Move Files
Your save folder opens instantly in File Explorer. Copy files to your Desktop, OneDrive, or a USB drive before installing mods.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Path of Exile save file location on PC?
Player progression, ranks, and cosmetics in Path of Exile are stored entirely on remote game servers linked to your account. There are no local save files. Local client settings and resolution preferences are saved at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Path of Exile\production_Config.ini.
Where are Path of Exile configuration and graphics settings stored?
Settings, audio preferences, and resolution options are stored locally on Windows 11 and 10 at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Path of Exile\production_Config.ini.
Can you backup or transfer Path of Exile save progress locally?
No local save backup is required or possible because your game progress is automatically saved to the official servers. Simply log in to your account on any new PC to restore all progress.
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