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Version: TEdit 5

Corrupted World Recovery

If your Terraria world file is corrupted and won't load in-game, TEdit may still be able to open and repair it.

Steps​

  1. Open the world in TEdit — TEdit can sometimes load worlds that Terraria rejects
  2. Inspect for damage — Look for missing chunks, scrambled tiles, or holes in terrain
  3. Repair manually — Use the Brush and Fill tools to patch damaged areas
  4. Save As a new file — Don't overwrite the original in case you need to try again

Terraria Backup Files​

Terraria automatically creates .wld.bak backup files. Check your worlds folder:

Documents\My Games\Terraria\Worlds

Rename the .wld.bak file to .wld to try loading the backup.

Prevention​

  • Always use Save As to create backups before major edits
  • Enable Autosave in Settings
  • Keep copies of important worlds in a separate folder