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Where Does Bitwig Studio Store Projects and Settings?

Bitwig Studio library, projects and settings folders in Documents on Windows, macOS and Linux.

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Bitwig Studio defaults its library to a Bitwig Studio folder in Documents: projects, presets, samples and settings each get a subfolder.

The library path is configurable, so a missing folder usually means a custom location. The dashboard settings show the live path.

Where Bitwig Studio stores this, by platform

Windows
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Bitwig Studio

Default library root with projects, presets and settings. Verify in the dashboard when customized. Close Bitwig before copying for migration.

macOS
~/Documents/Bitwig Studio

Same default layout. Use Go to Folder in Finder when navigating.

Linux
~/Bitwig Studio

Same layout. Third-party plugins live outside this tree and need separate reinstalls.

Frequently asked questions

How do I move Bitwig to a new computer?

Copy the Bitwig Studio folder with the app closed. Projects, presets, controller scripts and settings travel together. Reinstall third-party plugins separately.

I moved my Bitwig library. Where is it now?

Check the dashboard library settings for the live location. Custom library paths override the default below; the settings panel is authoritative.

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