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The Sims 4 Save File Location

Last verified: 2026-09-20

Save file location (Windows): %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\saves

Quick answer: On PC, The Sims 4 save files are stored in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\saves. Copy that folder to back up your progress before modding or moving to a new PC.
Windows
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\saves
macOS
~/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/saves
PlayStation 5 / PS4
Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Saved Data
Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One
My games & apps > <Game> > Manage game > Saved data

Here's exactly where The Sims 4 keeps your saves on every platform, how to open the folder, and how to back them up before mods or updates.

Save file locations

Windows
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\saves

Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\saves\ . Save files are named Slot_*.save with numbered backups (.ver0, .ver1, etc.).

macOS
~/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/saves

In Finder use Go > Go to Folder and paste the path.

PlayStation 5 / PS4
Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Saved Data

Console saves are sealed and can't be copied as raw files. Back them up to PS Plus cloud or a USB drive from this menu.

Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One
My games & apps > <Game> > Manage game > Saved data

Xbox saves sync automatically to the cloud with your Microsoft account; there is no user-accessible save file on disk.

Cloud saves

On PC, The Sims 4 saves live locally and are not automatically synced to the cloud, so back them up manually before installing mods or updates. Corrupt saves are common after patches, which is why keeping copies matters.

Moving to a new PC? Follow the step-by-step The Sims 4 save transfer guide to copy your progress across without losing anything.

How to open the save folder

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run box.
  2. Type %userprofile%\Documents and press Enter.
  3. Open Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > saves.
  4. Copy the whole save folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.

Save problems & fixes

The Sims 4 save won’t load or says it’s corrupt

Many games keep an automatic backup next to the save (a .bak or numbered copy) — close the game, copy that backup over the broken file, and reopen. On Steam, also right-click the game → Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files.

My The Sims 4 save is missing or the folder is empty

You are usually looking in the wrong sub-folder — open the numbered profile/Steam-ID folder inside the path above, not the parent. If it is still empty, cloud sync may not have finished before the game overwrote the local copy; reconnect and let the cloud sync complete before launching.

The Sims 4 progress rolled back after a cloud conflict

When Steam or the console reports a save conflict, always keep the version with the LATER timestamp. Choosing the older cloud copy overwrites newer local progress — the most common cause of “lost hours.” If unsure, disable cloud sync, back up the local folder first, then re-enable it.

Save won't load or shows as corrupted? See the The Sims 4 corrupted save fix guide to recover your progress step by step.

FAQ

Where is The Sims 4 save file on PC?

It's at C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\saves. Press Win+R, type %userprofile%\Documents, then open Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\saves.

How do I back up my Sims 4 save?

Copy the whole saves folder (all Slot_*.save files and their .ver backups) to a safe location. To restore, paste them back.

How do I recover a corrupted Sims 4 save?

The game keeps numbered backups (.ver0 is newest, then .ver1, .ver2...). Rename an older .ver file to .save to roll back to a working version.

Other games

Need another game or a quick backup? Use the Save Location Finder — pick any game to get its exact save path plus a ready-to-run backup command.