Where is my Minecraft stored?
Your Minecraft game data is stored in different locations depending on the device and version you are using, with the main folders being %APPDATA% on Windows, /Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe/files/games/com.mojang/ on Android, and /On My iPhone/Minecraft/games/com.mojang/ on Apple iOS, while the Minecraft Launcher is installed in the C:Program FilesWindowsApps folder for the Microsoft Store version. The storage location of your Minecraft worlds and game data is crucial for transferring or backing up your game progress, and it can be found by accessing the File Explorer and navigating to the respective folder based on your device and operating system.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I find my Minecraft storage location?
To find your Minecraft storage location, press the WIN + R keys simultaneously, type “%APPDATA%” (without quotes), and click “OK”, then look for the “.minecraft” folder, which contains your game data, including worlds, saves, and settings.
2. Where are Minecraft: Bedrock Edition files stored?
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition files are stored in different locations depending on the device, including /Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe/files/games/com.mojang/ on Android, /On My iPhone/Minecraft/games/com.mojang/ on Apple iOS, and C:Users
3. Where does the Minecraft launcher get installed?
The Minecraft Launcher gets installed in the C:Program FilesWindowsApps folder for the Microsoft Store version, which is a protected folder to ensure the integrity of all Microsoft Store apps and games.
4. How do I transfer my Minecraft world to another computer?
To transfer your Minecraft world to another computer, open the game, go to the settings of the world you want to transfer, click the edit button, scroll down, and click ‘Export World’, then save the world to an external drive or cloud storage.
5. Can I play the same Minecraft world on different devices?
Yes, you can play the same Minecraft world on different devices by transferring the world using an external drive or cloud storage, or by using the Minecraft Launcher to sync your game data across devices.
6. How do I find my Minecraft saves folder?
To find your Minecraft saves folder, press the WIN + R keys simultaneously, type “%APPDATA%” (without quotes), and click “OK”, then look for the “.minecraftsaves” folder, which contains all your saved worlds and game data.
7. What folder are Minecraft saves region in?
Minecraft saves region files are located in a subfolder of the world directory, called “region”, and have names in the form “r.X.Z.mca”, where X and Z are the coordinates of the region.
8. How do I export my Minecraft world?
To export your Minecraft world, open the game, go to the settings of the world you want to export, click the edit button, scroll down, and click ‘Export World’, then save the world to your desired location.
9. How do I import a Minecraft world?
To import a Minecraft world, go to the location where your world is saved, click on the name of the world, and Minecraft will automatically import the world.
10. Is Minecraft Launcher on Microsoft Store?
Yes, the Minecraft Launcher is available on the Microsoft Store, and you can download it for free, but you need to have a Microsoft account and a Windows 10 or Windows 11 device.
11. How do I put Minecraft launcher on my desktop?
To put the Minecraft Launcher on your desktop, press the Windows key + R, type “shell:AppsFolder”, hit enter, find the Minecraft Launcher, right-click on it, and select ‘Create shortcut’.
12. Do Minecraft worlds save to your account?
Yes, Minecraft worlds are saved to your Microsoft account through the cloud, allowing you to access your game data across devices.
13. Do I have to buy Minecraft again if I get a new computer?
No, you don’t have to buy Minecraft again if you get a new computer, as you can redownload the game from the Microsoft Store or the official Minecraft website using your existing Microsoft account.
14. Do I have to buy Minecraft for each child?
Yes, each player needs their own Minecraft account, so you’ll have to pay again if you want to play with your child, as Minecraft requires a separate account for each player.
15. Why does Minecraft take up so much storage?
Minecraft itself is a relatively small game, but its save files, containing the total state of the game worlds, can easily become many gigabytes in size, taking up a significant amount of storage space on your device.