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Where Does UVtools Store Settings?

UVtools XML user settings with per-OS data roots.

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UVtools keeps one XML settings file under per-OS data roots. Source pins folder plus filename exactly. .NET resolves the root per platform.

Desktop builds span Windows, Mac and Linux. Keep the single file.

Where UVtools stores this, by platform

Windows
%LocalAppData%\UVtools\usersettings.xml

Single XML under per-OS data root. Source-pinned names. Desktop builds all platforms.

macOS
~/Library/Application Support/UVtools/usersettings.xml

Same XML under Application Support.

Linux
~/.local/share/UVtools/usersettings.xml

Same XML under XDG data home.

Frequently asked questions

How do I back up UVtools?

Copy the usersettings file with the app closed. Restoring means putting the file back before launch. Per-OS roots differ while filenames match.

Which file holds settings?

Source pins the folder name plus filename across platforms. .NET maps the data root per OS. Trust source over generic guides.

uvtoolsresin3d printingsettings

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