macOS
Where Does GarageBand Save Projects?
GarageBand projects and lessons folders in Music on Mac, plus the instrument library path.
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GarageBand saves projects to a GarageBand folder in Music by default, with subfolders for lessons and instruments. Project bundles are self-contained packages.
Bundles look like files but behave like folders. Copying them in Finder carries the whole project, samples included.
Where GarageBand stores this, by platform
macOS
~/Music/GarageBand
Default project location. Lessons and instrument loops sit alongside. Confirm per project with File > Save As location; custom saves override the default.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move GarageBand projects?
Copy the .band project bundles to the new Mac. Audio and MIDI travel inside the bundle. Third-party Audio Units need separate reinstalls.
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