Where Does LMMS Save Projects?
LMMS projects, samples and presets folders inside the lmms directory in Documents.
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LMMS defaults its working directories to an lmms folder in Documents: projects, samples, presets and soundfonts each get a subfolder.
External samples are the portability trap. Projects referencing files outside lmms break on other machines unless samples move with them.
Where LMMS stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\lmms\projects
Contains projects, samples, presets and soundfonts subfolders. Custom working directories override these in settings. Copy the whole lmms folder for migration.
~/Documents/lmms/projects
Same default layout. Confirm in settings when directories were customized.
Frequently asked questions
How do I organize LMMS project files?
Open the project and use File > Save As into the projects folder, or copy the .mmpz file there by hand. Samples referenced from outside lmms stay outside, so consolidate before sharing.
Where do LMMS exports go?
Exports default next to the project or the last-used folder depending on version. Check the export dialog path rather than hunting afterward.
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