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How to Save a Replay Iracing

Clear steps for iRacing drivers on how to save a replay iracing, fix common issues fast, and keep your session files for review or sharing—no tech tricks required.

If you’re wondering how to save a replay iracing, the short answer: click the Save Replay option at the end of the session or inside the Replay Viewer, then copy or export the .rpy file from Documents\iRacing\replays. You’re in the right place to fix this fast.

Quick Answer — how to save a replay iracing

At session end use the on-screen Save Replay button (or open the replay in the Replay Viewer and hit Save/Export). Saved replay files live in Documents\iRacing\replays as .rpy files — copy or export them to keep or share.

What’s really going on

iRacing records a session replay while you drive, but it doesn’t keep every replay forever unless you explicitly save it. If you skip the save step or quit improperly, the temporary replay can be overwritten. Saved replays become .rpy files in your Documents folder. If a replay isn’t saved, it’s usually unrecoverable once replaced.

Step-by-step fix

  1. Finish the session fully and wait for the post-session screen. Look for the “Save Replay” button and click it.
  2. If you missed the button but are still in iRacing, open the Replay Viewer from the session menu, play the replay, then use the Viewer’s Save or Export control. Name the file clearly.
  3. To find the file on disk, open: Documents\iRacing\replays\ and look in the folder by date or event; files use the .rpy extension.
  4. To share or back up the replay, copy the .rpy file to another folder, cloud drive, or zip it. Don’t rely on the temporary session file.
  5. If you want a video file instead, either use the Replay Viewer’s export/record feature (if available) or play the replay and capture with OBS/your recorder.

Extra tips / checklist

  • Save before leaving: always click Save Replay before you exit iRacing.
  • Check the folder: Documents\iRacing\replays is the first place to look.
  • Naming: give saved files descriptive names (track_car_date) so you don’t overwrite.
  • Updates: replays can fail to load after major iRacing updates or car updates; export a video if you need long-term proof.
  • If replay won’t load: make sure you’re using the same build/car content as when you recorded it.

FAQs

Q: Where exactly are iRacing replay files stored? A: In Documents\iRacing\replays. Saved replays are .rpy files organized by date/event.

Q: Can I recover a replay I forgot to save? A: If you didn’t save it and you’ve closed or started new sessions, it’s very unlikely. Check the replays folder immediately before doing anything else.

Q: How do I turn a replay into a video? A: Use the Replay Viewer’s export/record feature, or play the replay and capture it with OBS or another screen recorder.

Q: Will iRacing auto-save replays? A: No — iRacing records but won’t keep every replay permanently unless you save/export it. Temporary files can be overwritten.

Wrap-up

Saving replays in iRacing is fast: use the Save Replay button or the Replay Viewer, then copy the .rpy file from Documents\iRacing\replays. Make it a habit to save before exiting and export critical runs as video for long-term storage or sharing.