Converter | Elvui Profile

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After importing any converted profile string, immediately type /reload in your chat bar. This forces the game to write the converted data cleanly to your hard drive.

Find the file named ElvUI.lua . This file stores every profile on your Retail account. Copy this file.

Open the equivalent ElvUI.lua file in your _classic_ directory and paste the table under the profiles section. elvui profile converter

Using the tool is straightforward once installed. Here is the general workflow:

When moving a profile to a completely different Battle.net account, the game string can sometimes bug out. Transferring the raw .lua file is safer. Close World of Warcraft completely.

: Handles long, compressed, and encoded text strings commonly used for sharing or backing up ElvUI settings . This public link is valid for 7 days

This comprehensive guide breaks down how ElvUI profile strings work, how to convert them across different game versions, and the best tools to handle the heavy lifting. Understanding ElvUI Profile Strings

Moving Your Masterpiece: A Guide to the ElvUI Profile Converter

In standard play, you share settings by simply using the button in the ElvUI settings and pasting a string. However, if the string is rejected because of a "version mismatch" or "invalid format," the converter becomes the intermediary step. Can’t copy the link right now

Select your (e.g., Retail) and your Target Version (e.g., Classic Era or WotLK Classic). Click Convert . Copy the newly generated string output. Step 3: Import into the Target Game Client Launch the target version of World of Warcraft. Open the ElvUI settings ( /ec ) and go to the Profiles tab. Click on Import Profile . Press Ctrl + V to paste the converted string.

| | Method / Tool | Difficulty | Overview | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | My WoW Version Upgraded | Built-in ElvUI Export/Import | Easy | Use the same Export & Import process as you would for any other profile transfer, as ElvUI maintains cross-version compatibility. | | I'm Switching Computers | Manual File Transfer / Copy Profile String | Moderate | Transfer the full WTF folder. For a safer profile-only transfer, use the Export function to generate a text string. Copy this string and Import it on the new PC. | | Sharing with Friends | Built-in ElvUI Export/Import | Easy | Generate an export string, share it, and they can import it directly into their game. | | I Want to Use a Known UI Compilation (e.g., MagguuUI, KechhaUI, LizeUI) | Pre-configured UI Profiles | Very Easy | These addons often include a launcher or provide a simple import string that automatically configures everything, sometimes optimizing for your screen resolution. | | I Want to Transfer Multiple Addons (Not Just ElvUI) | Profile Management Addons (e.g., Flux) | Moderate | Addons like Flux can manage and apply "master" profiles across many popular addons like ElvUI, WeakAuras, Plater, and Details! with one click. | | Advanced: ElvUI → Classic WoW (3.3.5a) | Lua Table Method | Advanced | Export the profile using the "Lua Table" export option from the retail version, then paste that code into the import box on the Classic client. | | I Only Want to Move Part of My UI | ElvUI Module Control | Easy | Use ElvUI's "Module Control" feature to transfer specific element settings (like just Action Bars or Unit Frames) between profiles without overwriting the whole UI. |