Does SaveGuard upload my Palworld save files to any server?
No. SaveGuard operates 100% locally inside your web browser using WebAssembly (oozextract) and Web Workers. Your save files are never transferred over the network or stored on any server.
How do I check if my Palworld save is corrupted or safe to migrate?
Simply drag and drop your Palworld world save folder into the scanner above. SaveGuard will inspect Level.sav headers, verify Oodle compression integrity, scan for the 0000...0001 co-op host slot, and audit guild parity in seconds.
What is the 00000000000000000000000000000001 host slot issue?
In 4-player listen co-op, Palworld hardcodes the hosting player's GUID to 00000000000000000000000000000001. Dedicated servers do not recognize this dummy ID because they authenticate players through their authentic Steam or Xbox network credentials, forcing the host to start fresh at Level 1.
Why does WorldOption.sav cause issues on dedicated servers?
On dedicated servers, WorldOption.sav overrides settings in PalWorldSettings.ini, preventing custom XP multipliers and death penalty rules from taking effect. Deleting or renaming WorldOption.sav restores full control to your INI file.
What should I do if Palworld displays "Corrupted save data found"?
Do not delete your world. Palworld automatically maintains timestamped backup snapshots in Pal/Saved/SaveGames/<SteamID>/<WorldGUID>/backup/. You can test your save integrity with SaveGuard, then restore the newest healthy snapshot from the backup folder.