How to import a custom workout on Zwift

Instructions for Mac

  • Locate your workout file (.ZWO file) in your Downloads folder
  • Open a new Finder window and go to Documents/Zwift/Workouts/[Your Zwift ID]/
  • Drag (or copy and paste) the .ZWO file into this folder

Instructions for PC

  • Locate your workout file (.ZWO file) in your Downloads folder
  • Go to Documents/Zwift/Workouts/[Your Zwift ID]/
  • Drag (or copy and paste) the .ZWO file into this folder

Instructions for iOS (on a Mac)

  • Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac
  • Unlock your device
  • Open Finder and select your device on the left bar under Locations
  • Click on "Trust" both on your Mac and your iPhone/iPad
  • On the top bar under your device name select Files
  • Expand the Zwift icon by clicking the right arrow ▶️
  • Drag and drop the subfolder called Zwift to your Desktop or a location of your choice
  • Double-click the dragged folder and go to Workouts/[Your Zwift ID]/
  • Drag (or copy and paste) the .ZWO file into this folder (should be in your Downloads folder)
  • Now drag the updated Zwift folder back onto your device and click Sync

[NEW - Alternative Instructions]

  • Download and install Zwift on your Mac
  • Follow the instructions above for Mac
  • The workout will automatically sync with your iOS device (it may take a few minutes for the cloud to sync)

Instructions for iOS (on a PC)

  • Download iTunes for PC
  • Connect your iPhone or iPad to your PC
  • Unlock your device
  • Click "Trust" on your iPhone/iPad
  • In iTunes, select your device by clicking its icon
  • Select File Sharing from the left bar
  • Drag and drop the folder called Zwift to your Desktop or a location of your choice
  • Double-click the dragged folder and go to Workouts/[Your Zwift ID]/
  • Drag (or copy and paste) the .ZWO file into this folder (should be in your Downloads folder)
  • Now drag the updated Zwift folder back into iTunes, select Replace and finally Sync

[NEW - Alternative Instructions]

  • Download and install Zwift on your PC
  • Follow the instructions above for PC
  • The workout will automatically sync with your iOS device (it may take a few minutes for the cloud to sync)

Instructions for Apple TV

  • Please follow any of the instructions above (Mac / PC / iOS) and the workout should automatically sync with your Apple TV
Updated on 10/12/2020 by Carlo Schiesaro