: Windows will warn you that changing the extension might make the file unstable. Click Yes . Where to Place the File
To use a file as a "paper" (likely referring to a custom map or save file in the game's .timber format), you must change the file extension. How to Convert the ZIP to a Map File
: Right-click your timberborn-v0-2-9-0-zip file and select Rename . timberborn-v0-2-9-0-zip
: Files from v0.2.9.0 may not be compatible with the current 1.0 version of the game due to significant changes in water physics, automation, and building mechanics introduced in later updates.
In Timberborn , maps and save files are essentially ZIP files with a .timber extension. If you have downloaded a file as a .zip , follow these steps to make it usable: : Windows will warn you that changing the
Once renamed, move the .timber file to the appropriate folder so the game can recognize it: : Documents\Timberborn\Maps For Save Files : Documents\Timberborn\Saves Important Version Note
: Delete the .zip part of the name and replace it with .timber . Example: Rename map_name.zip to map_name.timber . How to Convert the ZIP to a Map
The version v0.2.9.0 refers to a very early build from late 2021 or early 2022. Timberborn officially left Early Access for a full 1.0 Release on March 12, 2026 .