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Who this is for: Minecraft players who want to backup, transfer, or locate their saved worlds on Windows PC.
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Default Minecraft World Save Location
On Windows PC, Minecraft Java Edition saves your worlds in a specific folder within your user directory. The exact path is:
%appdata%\.minecraft\saves
To quickly navigate there, press Windows key + R, type %appdata%, hit Enter, then open the .minecraft folder followed by the saves folder. Each world appears as its own subfolder with the world name you chose when creating it.
Finding Worlds in Different Minecraft Versions
Minecraft Bedrock Edition (Windows 10/11 version) stores worlds differently. These files live in:
%localappdata%\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang\minecraftWorlds
Each world folder contains multiple files including level.dat and levelname.txt which help identify specific worlds.
Backing Up and Transferring Worlds
Simply copy the entire world folder from the saves directory to create a backup. You can paste these folders into another PC’s saves directory to transfer worlds between computers. The world folder contains all terrain data, player inventories, and structures you’ve built.
Troubleshooting Missing Worlds
If worlds seem missing, check that you’re looking in the correct edition’s folder. Java and Bedrock editions use completely different save locations and file formats. Also verify you’re logged into the same Microsoft account if using Bedrock Edition, as some worlds might sync to the cloud.
For players who enjoy building and exploring different worlds, knowing these file locations makes managing your Minecraft creations much easier.
TL;DR
Minecraft Java Edition saves worlds in %appdata%\.minecraft\saves on Windows PC. Bedrock Edition uses a different location in %localappdata%\Packages.
