Where Does Elisa Store Library and Playlists on Linux?
Elisa keeps its track database under ~/.local/share/elisa, with settings in ~/.config.
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Elisa scans music folders into a local database under ~/.local/share/elisa holding tracks, ratings, and play counts. Settings live apart in ~/.config. Audio files stay where they are.
Back up the data folder to keep ratings and smart views. Exported playlists travel as files for other players. Rescan after moving music so old paths do not linger as ghosts.
Where Elisa stores this, by platform
~/.local/share/elisa
Track database plus artwork cache. Copy with Elisa closed. Flatpak equivalent is ~/.var/app/org.kde.elisa/data/elisa.
~/.config/elisa
Preferences and collection folder lists. Small folder. Include it so music paths restore on the new machine.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move Elisa to a new machine?
Copy both data and config trees and keep music under matching paths. Launch and rescan. Ratings and playlists arrive with the folders.
Where are Elisa playlists?
In the database plus exported files you save yourself. Export key lists for other players before wiping the old host, since imports never carry ratings.
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