Grand Theft Auto V Save File Location (Windows)

Grand Theft Auto V stores its save files at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\Profiles on Windows. Checkpoint64 already knows this folder — it backs it up automatically and keeps every version, so a corrupted or overwritten save is one click from restored.

Where Grand Theft Auto V saves are stored

  • Windows%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\Profiles
    or %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTAV Enhanced\Profiles

Where two locations are listed, which one is in use depends on the install (Checkpoint64 checks them in order and uses the first that exists).

How to open the save folder

  • Windows — press Win+R, paste %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\Profiles, and press Enter.

Backing up Grand Theft Auto V saves automatically

  1. Install Checkpoint64 (free) and pick Grand Theft Auto V — the save path above is already preset.
  2. Auto-backup watches the folder and uploads a new version whenever it changes, keeping full history.
  3. Restore any version in one click if a save corrupts, gets overwritten, or a mod breaks it.

Common questions

Where does Grand Theft Auto V store save files on Windows?

Grand Theft Auto V keeps its saves at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\Profiles or %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTAV Enhanced\Profiles. Checkpoint64 already knows this path and backs the folder up automatically.

Can I back up Grand Theft Auto V saves automatically?

Yes — Checkpoint64 watches Grand Theft Auto V's save folder and uploads a new version every time it changes, so you get automatic backups with full version history. Free download for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

How do I restore an earlier Grand Theft Auto V save?

With Checkpoint64, open the save's version list and restore any earlier version in one click — it puts those exact files back in Grand Theft Auto V's save folder. Without a backup tool there's usually nothing to go back to: the folder only holds the latest files.