7 Days to Die Save File Location (Windows, macOS & Linux)

7 Days to Die stores its save files at %APPDATA%\7DaysToDie\Saves 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 7 Days to Die saves are stored

  • Windows — %APPDATA%\7DaysToDie\Saves
  • macOS — ~/Library/Application Support/7DaysToDie/Saves
  • Linux — ~/.local/share/7DaysToDie/Saves

How to open the save folder

  • Windows — press Win+R, paste %APPDATA%\7DaysToDie\Saves, and press Enter.
  • macOS — in Finder press Cmd+Shift+G (Go to Folder) and paste ~/Library/Application Support/7DaysToDie/Saves.

Backing up 7 Days to Die saves automatically

  1. Install Checkpoint64 (free) and pick 7 Days to Die — 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.

For the deeper story — how 7 Days to Die saves break and how rollback works — read the full 7 Days to Die save backup guide.

Common questions

Where does 7 Days to Die store save files on Windows?

7 Days to Die keeps its saves at %APPDATA%\7DaysToDie\Saves. Checkpoint64 already knows this path and backs the folder up automatically.

Can I back up 7 Days to Die saves automatically?

Yes — Checkpoint64 watches 7 Days to Die'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 7 Days to Die save?

With Checkpoint64, open the save's version list and restore any earlier version in one click — it puts those exact files back in 7 Days to Die's save folder. Without a backup tool there's usually nothing to go back to: the folder only holds the latest files.