Elvui Profile Converter [2026 Release]

Creating a guide for "ElvUI Profile Conversion" requires clarifying what exactly needs to be converted, as the process differs depending on whether you are updating ElvUI versions, switching between Private/Global profiles, or moving from a different UI addon (like Tukui or VuhDo) to ElvUI.

Here is a comprehensive guide covering the three most common scenarios.

Best Practices

To avoid conversion issues:

Regularly back up your profiles: Save your profiles frequently to prevent data loss.
Use a profile manager: Consider using a profile manager addon to simplify profile management.
Test your profile: Verify that the converted profile works as expected.

By following this guide, you should be able to successfully convert your ElvUI profiles between different versions or profile types. If you encounter any issues, refer to the troubleshooting section or seek assistance from the ElvUI community. Happy converting!

Method B: File-to-File Conversion (Power Users)

If you want to replace your current ElvUI.lua file entirely: elvui profile converter

Use a converter that supports "Drag & Drop."
Drag the downloaded .lua file onto the converter.
Select "Merge Profile" or "Overwrite."
Download the new ElvUI.lua.
Place it in World of Warcraft\_retail_\WTF\Account\YOURACCOUNT\SavedVariables\
Crucial: Delete the .lua.bak backup files in the folder, or ElvUI will revert to the old settings.

ElvUI Profile Converter — Step-by-step Guide

This guide shows how to export, convert, and import ElvUI profiles between different client versions or across characters/realms. It assumes you have ElvUI installed and basic familiarity with the World of Warcraft addon folder.

From Tukui to ElvUI

Since ElvUI is a fork of Tukui, they share similar naming conventions. Creating a guide for "ElvUI Profile Conversion" requires

You cannot directly import a Tukui config string into ElvUI.
However, if you know Lua, you can manually copy specific table values from the Tukui SavedVariables file to the ElvUI file, but this is advanced and not recommended for average users.

Part 9: The Future of ElvUI Profile Conversion

Blizzard is slowly migrating WoW to a new UI system (Edit Mode). However, ElvUI remains dominant for power users. The future of conversion includes:

AI-Powered Remapping: Using LLMs to convert ElvUI strings directly into standard WoW Edit Mode templates.
Cloud Sync: Converters that automatically sync your profile to Dropbox/Google Drive whenever you change a setting in-game.
One-Click Installers: replacing the need to copy strings entirely. (e.g., Click a elvui://install link in your browser, and it auto-injects into the game via the Companion App).

Conversion Log

| Profile Version | Conversion Function | | --- | --- | | 10.00 | ConvertFrom1000 | | 11.00 | ConvertFrom1100 | | ... | ... | Best Practices To avoid conversion issues:

Error A: "Invalid Profile Data"

Cause: You copied a profileKey instead of the profile table, or you included the outer ElvDB = {} wrapper.
Fix: Ensure the converter is receiving ONLY the inner Lua table. Use a JSON validator online to check if the brackets match.

Scenario 4: Converting from Other Addons (Tukui/VuhDo)

There is no magic button to convert a VuhDo profile into an ElvUI profile because the coding structures are completely different. However, there are exceptions: