Where Does FFXIV Save Screenshots and Config?
FFXIV Screenshots folder plus character config in Documents My Games on Windows and Mac.
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FFXIV puts screenshots in a Screenshots folder under Documents, My Games, then FINAL FANTASY XIV, then A Realm Reborn. Character settings and macros live beside it in per character subfolders.
The screenshot folder is changeable in game under System Configuration, Other Settings. Config files are not; back those up by hand before reinstalls.
Where Final Fantasy XIV stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\Screenshots
Character data (macros, gear sets, UI) sits in character folders one level up. Pin Screenshots to Quick Access if you shoot often.
~/Documents/My Games/FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn/Screenshots
Same layout as Windows. Change the destination in game under System Configuration, Other Settings, Change Folder.
Frequently asked questions
How do I change the FFXIV screenshot folder?
Open System Configuration, Other Settings tab, and use Change Folder under the screenshot section. Make the target folder first.
How do I move my UI and macros to a new PC?
Copy the FFXIV_CHR folders plus FFXIV.cfg into My Games on the new machine. Log in once first so the tree exists.
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