Where Does Playnite Store Library Data?
Playnite keeps its library database and settings in an AppData folder on Windows. Portable installs keep the same data next to the program files.
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Playnite stores game metadata and configuration under Roaming AppData for standard installs. The folder includes library files and images plus playtime data.
Portable mode stores data in the install folder instead, which keeps the setup self contained on an external drive. Check for a portable flag file if the AppData folder looks empty.
Where Playnite stores this, by platform
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Playnite
<username> is your Windows account name. Library database is in the library subfolder and settings are in config.json. Back up the whole folder to preserve metadata and images.
<install>\library
<install> is the folder where Playnite is installed in portable mode. Portable mode is active when the install folder contains the marker that disables AppData use. Library files share the same layout as a standard install.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up my Playnite library?
Close Playnite and copy the full Playnite data folder to a safe location. Restore by copying it back before the next start.
Why is my AppData Playnite folder empty?
You are likely running a portable install. Open Settings and check the install type, then look for the library folder next to Playnite.exe.
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