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Change Your Stardew Valley Farm Type

Upload your save, pick a new farm map, download the edited file. Flips the single whichFarm tag and writes everything else back unchanged.whichFarm

Your stuff stays where it is — the map moves around it.

Switching changes the farm layout only. Everything you've placed keeps its exact tile, so some objects can end up in spots the new map treats as invalid (a tree in a lake, a chest on a cliff). Nothing is deleted, and it's reversible — switch back to the old type to move them. Back up your save folder first.

Drop your save file here

or click to browse — look for FarmerName_Id inside your Saves folder

Your save never leaves this browser.

Reading, editing, and downloading all happen on your device. Nothing is uploaded, sent to a server, or stored anywhere outside your browser.

How it works

  1. 1. Find your save in %AppData%\StardewValley\Saves (Windows) or ~/.config/StardewValley/Saves (Mac/Linux). Each farm has a folder named FarmerName_Id.
  2. 2. Drop the file with no extension inside that folder (the same name as the folder). Skip SaveGameInfo and any _old backups.
  3. 3. Pick one of the seven farm maps. Tap to select, then download.
  4. 4. Download + replace. The edited file comes back with the same name. Drop it into the same folder, overwriting the original. (Back up first if you want to be safe.)

Frequently asked questions

Does changing my farm type destroy anything I've built?
No — nothing is deleted. Switching swaps the farm map only; every building, chest, machine, tree, and crop stays at the exact tile it's on. Because the new map has water and cliffs in different places, some of those objects can end up in spots the game considers invalid (a tree standing in a lake, a chest on a cliff edge). Nothing breaks — it just looks wrong until you move them.
Can I undo it?
Yes. This is fully reversible: switch back to your original farm type and everything lines up with the old map again, so you can pick up anything that landed in an odd spot. That's the safest way to relocate objects after a switch. (SMAPI users can also use console commands to clear or no-clip stuck items.)
Should I back up my save first?
Always, for any save edit. Copy your save folder somewhere safe before uploading. This tool changes one integer and writes the rest of the file back byte-for-byte, but a backup means a bad map choice is never more than a folder-copy away from undo.
Which farm types can I switch to?
All eight built-in maps: Standard, Riverland, Forest, Hilltop, Wilderness, Four Corners, Beach, and Meadowlands. Custom farm maps added by mods use a different setting and aren't offered here.
Is this safe? Will the file still load in-game?
Yes. The tool rewrites the single <whichFarm> tag and leaves everything else unchanged. Stardew loads the file normally and renders the new map on your next load.
Does my save get uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is read, edited, and downloaded entirely in your browser. Nothing crosses the network — verify with browser DevTools → Network tab.
Does this work on console or mobile?
Consoles, no — PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch don't expose save files. Mobile, yes: Android and iOS use the same save format as PC. On Android the save folder is Android/data/com.chucklefish.stardewvalley/files/Saves (the files may carry a .bin extension — keep it when you replace them). On iOS, open the Files app and go to On My iPhone → Stardew Valley.