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Rename Your Stardew Valley Farm

Upload your save, type the new name, download the edited file. Changes the farmName tag and nothing else — runs entirely in your browser.

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. Type the new name. Anything that fits — 64 chars max. The preview updates as you type.
  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

Is this safe? Will the file still work in-game?
Yes. The tool rewrites the <farmName> tag (and only that tag) and writes everything else back unchanged, byte for byte. Stardew loads the file the same way it loads any save. Back up first if you want belt-and-braces safety; the original is what you uploaded.
Does my save get uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is read, edited, and downloaded entirely in your browser. Nothing crosses the network. You can verify with browser DevTools → Network tab.
Why can't I rename my farm in-game?
The farm name is set at character creation and the in-game UI never re-exposes it — even the Shrine of Illusions, which can re-do your farmer's name and appearance, never touches the farm name. Editing the save is the only way to change it without starting over.
Will the new name show up everywhere — mailbox, dialogue, end-of-day screen?
Yes. Stardew reads the farm name from this single tag wherever it appears ("Cherry Farm" in the title bar, NPC dialogue, mail headers). The change is global and immediate.
Why does the load-game menu still show the old farm name?
The save-select screen reads from the second file in your save folder, SaveGameInfo, which this tool doesn't touch. The game rewrites that file the first time you sleep, so the menu catches up after one in-game night — everything inside the game itself uses the new name immediately.
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.
What characters are allowed?
Letters, numbers, spaces, and most punctuation — Stardew accepts the full Unicode BMP. Names are capped at 64 characters here (the in-game UI usually shows ~24 cleanly; longer names work but may visually overflow). Newlines and other control characters are rejected.
Where do I put the downloaded file?
Replace the original file inside your save folder. On Windows: %AppData%\StardewValley\Saves\<FarmerName>_<Id>\. On Mac/Linux: ~/.config/StardewValley/Saves/<FarmerName>_<Id>/. The filename stays exactly the same as the folder name (no extension) — the tool keeps it that way for you.