Where Does GanttProject Store Project Files?
Where GanttProject keeps project files on Windows, local Gan files plus settings. Full paths are listed below.
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GanttProject is files local with Java runtime. Your charts live as Gan XML files in folders you picked. The app holds recent lists and view prefs.
That file model makes moves simple. Copy Gan files to matching paths on the new PC. Exact config names shift with releases. Keep Java matched, since new runtimes break old GanttProject builds. For teams, keep Gan files in shared drives rather than cloning app data. Screenshots of settings help when support asks for reproduction steps later. Check the in app storage readout when sizes look wrong on different releases.
Where GanttProject stores this, by platform
%userprofile%\Documents (Gan files, config in AppData)
Charts live as Gan files wherever you saved them, often Documents. App config holds recents. Copy Gan files for moves. Match Java releases.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move GanttProject files to a new PC?
Copy the .gan project files from Documents plus the global config to the new PC. Tasks live in the Gan XML files themselves. Reinstall the matching Java runtime first, since new versions refuse old file formats silently.
Does GanttProject sync online?
No. GanttProject stores projects as Gan files wherever you saved them, often Documents. The app config holds recent lists and UI prefs. Back up the Gan files themselves. Version mismatches open old charts read only, so match releases.
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