Minecraft (Modrinth) Save File Location (Windows, macOS & Linux)

Minecraft (Modrinth) stores its save files at %APPDATA%\ModrinthApp\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 Minecraft (Modrinth) saves are stored

  • Windows — %APPDATA%\ModrinthApp\profiles
  • macOS — ~/Library/Application Support/ModrinthApp/profiles
  • Linux — ~/.config/ModrinthApp/profiles

How to open the save folder

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

Backing up Minecraft (Modrinth) saves automatically

  1. Install Checkpoint64 (free) and pick Minecraft (Modrinth) — 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 Minecraft (Modrinth) store save files on Windows?

Minecraft (Modrinth) keeps its saves at %APPDATA%\ModrinthApp\profiles. Checkpoint64 already knows this path and backs the folder up automatically.

Can I back up Minecraft (Modrinth) saves automatically?

Yes — Checkpoint64 watches Minecraft (Modrinth)'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 Minecraft (Modrinth) save?

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