When uploading, Wago allows you to explicitly tag your profile string for , Cataclysm Classic , WotLK , or Classic Era . Tagging your profile accurately ensures that fellow players grab the correct format, saving them from the headache of manual conversion.
What (e.g., unit frames, action bars, nameplates) are you trying to preserve? Let me know, and I can help you troubleshoot your setup! ElvUI Profile Converter - GitHub
If you are looking to change up your UI but do not want to fiddle with external converter addons, there are a few built-in and community-driven alternatives: elvui profile converter
During import/export, you can choose which layers to transfer. For sharing with friends, typically only the "Profile" layer is needed.
An ElvUI Profile Converter is a web-based or in-game tool designed to translate an ElvUI profile—usually exported as a long string of code—into different formats. More importantly, it allows players to convert profiles between different versions of ElvUI (e.g., from ElvUI Shadow & Light to standard ElvUI) or between different addon ecosystems entirely, such as converting an ElvUI profile to a TukUI profile, or vice versa. When uploading, Wago allows you to explicitly tag
An ElvUI profile converter bridges the gap between different eras of World of Warcraft and different hardware setups. Instead of spending hours rebuilding your perfect layout from scratch every time you switch from Retail to a Classic Hardcore server, a converter allows you to port your aesthetic in a matter of seconds. Keep your strings clean, always back up your data, and enjoy a unified, beautiful interface across Azeroth!
ElvUI profiles manage the base layout. If the profile you are converting relies on plugins like ElvUI_Windyard or ProjectAzilroka , you must install those specific plugins on the target client as well, or the layout will look completely broken. Let me know, and I can help you troubleshoot your setup
Because ElvUI is frequently updated to accommodate new expansions, dungeons, and system changes, the way it structures its internal data evolves. When you attempt to paste an "old" layout string into an "updated" client—or vice versa—the addon's parser cannot read the data, resulting in a blank UI or error messages. When Do You Need a Profile Converter?
Buff and debuff tracking IDs change between expansions. Reset your Unit Frame filters if your target frames are not showing debuffs. Troubleshooting Common Conversion Errors Error: "Import string is corrupt"
Because you bypassed string validation, the profile will load. You will likely see a few out-of-place frames for features that exist in Retail but not Classic (like focus frames or specific boss trackers). Simply disable or realign those individual elements. Method 2: Manual Text String Conversion (Advanced)