How to Download and Save Race Replays in F1 25 on PC

Where F1 25 Stores Your Race Replays

F1 25 saves your race replays automatically to a folder on your PC, but the game does not make this location obvious. The replays are stored in your Documents folder under a path specific to Codemasters games. You do not need to do anything special during or after a race—the game creates the replay file as you play.

The exact location depends on whether you own F1 25 through Steam or the Epic Games Store, but both versions use the same Documents-based folder structure. Once you know where to look, you can find, organize, and back up your replays in minutes.

Key Takeaways

F1 25 replays are saved automatically to your Documents folder under F1_25_Replays, not to your game installation folder.
You can navigate to the replay folder by opening File Explorer and typing the full path directly into the address bar.
Replays are stored as .replay files and can be moved, copied, or deleted like any other file on your PC.
If you cannot find the F1_25_Replays folder, check that you have completed at least one full race in the game.
Backing up your replays to an external drive or cloud storage prevents them from being lost if you reinstall the game.

Finding Your Replays Through File Explorer

The fastest way to locate your replays is to open File Explorer and navigate directly to the folder. Press the Windows key and type "File Explorer," then click the result. In the address bar at the top, type or paste this exact path: %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\F1_25_Replays

When you press Enter, File Explorer will take you straight to the folder where all your race replays are stored. You should see a list of .replay files, each named with the race name and date. If the folder does not exist, you may not have completed a full race yet—finish one race from start to finish, and the folder will be created automatically.

If you prefer not to type the path, you can also navigate manually: open File Explorer, click on Documents in the left sidebar, then look for a folder called "My Games." Inside that folder, you will find "F1_25_Replays." This method takes longer but works if you are uncomfortable typing file paths.

Understanding Replay File Names and Formats

Each replay file in your F1_25_Replays folder has a name that tells you which race it is from. The file name typically includes the track name, the date you raced, and sometimes the difficulty or game mode. For example, a replay might be named "Silverstone_2025_01_15.replay" to show it was a Silverstone race from January 15, 2025.

All F1 25 replays are stored in the .replay format, which is a proprietary file type that only F1 25 can open and play back. You cannot convert these files to video formats like MP4 or AVI without using the game itself to export them. If you want to share a replay as a video file, you will need to load it in F1 25 and use the game's built-in recording or export feature.

Copying and Backing Up Your Replays

Once you have located your replays folder, you can copy any replay file to another location on your PC or to an external drive. Right-click on a replay file and select "Copy," then navigate to where you want to store it—an external USB drive, a cloud storage folder like OneDrive or Google Drive, or another folder on your PC. Right-click and select "Paste" to complete the copy.

Backing up your replays is a good idea because reinstalling F1 25 or updating Windows can sometimes clear your Documents folder. If you store replays in OneDrive or Dropbox, they will be protected even if your PC fails. You can also copy your entire F1_25_Replays folder at once: right-click the folder itself, select "Copy," and paste it into your backup location.

If you want to organize your replays, you can create subfolders inside F1_25_Replays by track name, season, or date. Right-click in the empty space of the folder, select "New," then "Folder," and name it whatever you like. Then move individual replay files into these subfolders to keep them organized.

Loading and Playing Back a Replay in F1 25

To watch a replay you have saved, launch F1 25 and navigate to the main menu. Look for a "Replays" or "My Replays" option—the exact menu name varies depending on your game mode. Click on it, and the game will show you a list of all the replay files in your F1_25_Replays folder.

Select the replay you want to watch and click "Play" or "Load." The game will load the replay and let you watch the race from start to finish. During playback, you can usually pause, rewind, or skip forward using the on-screen controls. Some replays may take a moment to load if they are large files from long races.

If a replay does not appear in the game's replay list, make sure the file is still in your F1_25_Replays folder and that it has the .replay file extension. If you accidentally renamed a file or moved it to a different folder, the game will not find it. Move it back to F1_25_Replays and rename it to match the original format if needed.

Troubleshooting Missing or Corrupted Replays

If you cannot find your replays folder, double-check that you typed the path correctly in File Explorer. The path is %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\F1_25_Replays—note that it is "My Games" with a space, not "MyGames." If you still cannot find it, make sure you have completed at least one full race in F1 25, because the folder is not created until you finish your first race.

If a replay file is corrupted or will not load in the game, you may see an error message when you try to play it back. Corrupted replays usually cannot be repaired. This can happen if the game crashed while saving the replay or if the file was damaged during a file transfer. Your best option is to delete the corrupted file and record a new replay by racing again.

If you moved replays to an external drive and now the game cannot find them, move them back to the original F1_25_Replays folder in your Documents. F1 25 only looks for replays in that specific location, so replays stored elsewhere will not show up in the game's replay list.

Exporting Replays as Video Files

F1 25 does not have a built-in replay export feature that converts .replay files directly to video. However, you can record your replay playback using third-party software. The simplest method is to use Windows 10 or 11's built-in Game Bar: press Windows key + G while a replay is playing, then click the record button to capture video of the replay.

Alternatively, you can use free recording software like OBS Studio or Nvidia GeForce Experience (if you have an Nvidia graphics card). Load the replay in F1 25, start recording with your chosen software, play the replay, and stop recording when it ends. The result will be a video file you can share on social media or save to your computer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I share my F1 25 replays with other players?

You can share the .replay file itself by sending it to another player, but they will only be able to load it if they own F1 25 on the same platform (PC). The easiest way to share is to upload the .replay file to a file-sharing service like Google Drive or Dropbox and send them the link. They can then read it and place it in their own F1_25_Replays folder.

What happens to my replays if I uninstall F1 25?

Your replays will not be deleted when you uninstall the game because they are stored in your Documents folder, not in the game installation folder. When you reinstall F1 25, your replays will still be there and the game will find them automatically. However, if you delete your Documents folder or use a PC cleanup tool that removes old files, your replays could be lost.

How much storage space do F1 25 replays take up?

A single race replay typically takes between 50 MB and 200 MB depending on the race length and the number of cars on track. A full season of replays (23 races) might use 1 to 5 GB of storage. If you are running low on disk space, you can delete older replays to free up room, or move them to an external drive.

Why is my replay file so large?

Longer races and races with more cars on track create larger replay files because the game has to record more data. A 2-hour race with 20 cars will be much larger than a 20-minute sprint race with 10 cars. This is normal and there is no way to reduce the file size without re-recording the race at a lower detail level.

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