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Palworld Save Pal

palworldsavepal.app

  • Free
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Web
  • Open source

What it is

Palworld Save Pal lets you work on Palworld saves through its web editor or desktop program. Its compatibility spans Steam, Game Pass, and dedicated-server files, with controls for Pals, players, inventory, technology, recipes, blueprints, guilds, and GPS data. It is free, open source, and designed to keep save parsing on your device. Mobile access is limited.

Good, and not so good

  • Free forever with all features listed on the Free plan
  • Handles Steam, Game Pass, and dedicated-server save formats
  • Covers Pals, players, inventory, progression, guilds, and GPS
  • Parses saves on-device and backs up originals before opt-in writes
  • Open source with Docker, API, and Lua scripting support
  • Mobile access stops at Maps, Wiki, and Breeding
  • Chromium and the File System Access API are needed for direct folder writing
  • GPL-3.0-only applies to redistributed derivative works
  • Desktop workflow requires opening and exporting save files manually

Who it suits

Desktop Palworld players adjusting saves Server administrators working with dedicated-server worlds Technical users who want self-hosting or Lua scripts

Palworld Save Pal offers desktop users a free way to inspect and modify Palworld saves. It works with Steam, Game Pass, and dedicated-server files and includes tools for characters, Pals, items, progression, guilds, blueprints, and GPS data. Local parsing, optional folder writes, and automatic original backups address common save-handling concerns. The trade-off is access: mobile cannot edit saves, and direct folder writing needs Chromium. Its open-source, self-hosted, and scripting paths suit technical users, while the desktop workflow remains straightforward for ordinary save changes.

The full write-up

Overview Palworld Save Pal is a browser-based save editor for Palworld. It suits players who want to adjust character or world data and inspect their world on a map, while players who need dependable folder write-back should check the browser requirement first. It accepts a ZIP file or a world folder containing Level.sav and Players/ , and handles saves from Steam, Game Pass, and dedicated servers. The project is fan-made, unaffiliated with Pocketpair, and open source, with code publicly auditable on GitHub. For other tools in this category, see Game save editors . Key features Wide-ranging save edits: Change Pals, players, inventory, technology, recipes, blueprints, guilds, and GPS data. That breadth makes it useful for more than a single inventory or character adjustment. Interactive 3D map: Bases and Pals appear as pins, giving players a spatial view of a save alongside its editable data. Browser-stored presets: Save and reapply loadout presets in the browser. They can speed up repeated setups, but are not described as portable across browsers or devices. Localized names: In-game names are available in 16 languages, helpful for players who prefer their own language when navigating game data. On-device handling and backups: The site says saves are parsed on the user's device, with no uploads, accounts, tracking, or servers holding user data. Writing to a folder is opt-in, and originals are backed up first. Pricing Free — free. The free plan includes every feature with no paywall. There is no paid tier or trial to weigh against it, so the decision is about compatibility and workflow rather than a feature cap. Platforms The browser tool supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows, and the project also lists Docker/web among its supported platforms. It supports Palworld saves from Steam, Game Pass, and dedicated servers. The editor supports modern Chromium browsers and Firefox. Direct folder write-back requires Chromium with the File System Access API, so Firefox users and others without that API should not assume they can save edits directly to a folder. A free, maintained desktop app offers direct Game Pass folder access and dedicated server management, making it the better fit for those workflows. Who it's for Palworld players who want extensive save controls, a map view, and reusable presets without paying will get the most from Save Pal. It is also a reasonable option for privacy-conscious players who value on-device parsing and opt-in folder changes with originals backed up. Choose another workflow if your browser cannot write to folders and the desktop app does not suit your needs. Pros and cons Pro: Editing spans Pals, players, inventory, progression-related data, guilds, and GPS, rather than focusing on one narrow category. Pro: The 3D map and reusable presets add ways to inspect and repeat changes beyond direct save editing. Pro: The free plan has no feature paywall, and the project is open source. Con: Direct folder saving depends on Chromium and the File System Access API, which rules out that workflow in Firefox. Con: Presets are stored in the browser, limiting their convenience when switching browsers or devices. Alternatives SaveEditor.top is a free browser option for broader save-editing needs, but its free plan caps files at 50MB and supports only certain formats. Fallout Shelter Save Editor is a free, browser-based alternative for Fallout Shelter with no accounts, ads, or telemetry and MIT-licensed open-source code. Pokémon SRM Editor is a free web and desktop option for Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow save files. NHSE is a free desktop editor for players with an existing save file; it does not dump or import data from the console. NMSE (No Man's Save Editor) is a free, ad-free desktop save editor for No Man's Sky. Elden Ring SaveForge is a free Windows alternative for Elden Ring saves. RepoDitor is another free option with web and Windows platforms. SOTFEdit is a free Windows alternative. Verdict Choose Palworld Save Pal if you want a free Palworld editor that combines broad save changes with a 3D map and browser presets. Its main limitation is folder write-back compatibility; players who need Game Pass folder access or dedicated server management should consider its desktop app instead.

Plans

  • FreeFree forever; no paywall · All features · Desktop browser required for save editing · Mobile limited to Maps, Wiki and BreedingFree

As palworldsavepal.app lists them, read 14 Oct 2026.

Questions

What save files does Palworld Save Pal accept?
The browser editor accepts either a ZIP archive or a world folder containing Level.sav and Players/.
Which Palworld versions and platforms does it support?
Steam, Game Pass, and dedicated-server saves are supported. Access is available through web, desktop platforms, Docker, Android, and iOS, with mobile save editing limited.
Does Palworld Save Pal upload my saves?
The site says saves are parsed on your device and never uploaded. It also says there are no accounts, tracking, or servers retaining user data.
Can I back up a save before changing it?
Yes. Writing changes back to a folder is opt-in, and the site says originals are backed up first.
Can I edit Pals and player progression?
Yes. Pal levels, IVs, passives, moves, souls, rank, and gender can be changed, as can player level, status points, HP, condition, and name.
Does it support self-hosting or plugins?
The repository documents Docker deployment with persistent data and database volumes. Lua scripts run on the desktop app, self-hosted deployment, and online site.
Is Palworld Save Pal affiliated with Pocketpair?
No. The site describes it as a fan-made tool that is not affiliated with Pocketpair, Inc.