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How to Import a Diablo 4 Loot Filter Code (PC Step by Step)

Updated 14 October 2026 · Season 14

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To import a Diablo 4 loot filter code on PC, go to Options > Gameplay and enable the Loot Filter shortcut, then open Game Menu > Loot Filter and choose Import. Paste the export code, give the filter a name, and set it active. That is the whole process. The rest of this guide covers getting a clean code, checking that the import did what you expected, and fixing the common reasons an import goes wrong.

Step by step: importing a filter code on PC

The in-game Loot Filter is built into Diablo 4, so you do not need any outside tool or file. You only need the code, which is a block of text someone exported from their own filter.

1. Copy the code. Grab it from wherever it is shared. On our loot filter library, each filter page has a copy button that puts the full code on your clipboard, plus a download button if you want to keep a local copy.
2. Enable the shortcut. In game, open Options > Gameplay and turn on the Loot Filter shortcut.
3. Open the Loot Filter menu. Go to Game Menu > Loot Filter.
4. Choose Import. Paste the code into the import field.
5. Name it. Use a name you will recognize later, such as the class and the stage of play it is for. Names matter once you have several saved filters.
6. Set it active. An imported filter does nothing until it is the active one. Only one filter can be active at a time.

After that, go kill a pack of monsters and look at the ground. The fastest way to confirm an import worked is to see items getting hidden or recolored the way the filter author intended.

Before you paste: getting a clean code

Most failed imports come from the copy step, not from the game. Filter codes are long strings, and a partial copy will not import correctly.

• Use a copy button when there is one. Selecting a long string by hand on a forum post or in a chat message is how you lose a character at the end.
• Watch for extra text. If you copied the code along with a sentence before or after it, the import will choke on it. The paste should be the code and nothing else.
• Strip line breaks. Some chat apps and text editors wrap long strings onto multiple lines or add a line break when you paste. If an import fails, paste the code into a plain text editor first, make sure it is one unbroken line, then copy it again.
• Keep a backup. If you found a filter you like, use the download option or save the code in a text file. Sharing posts get edited or deleted, and having the original code means you can always reimport a clean version.

If a code still will not import after all that, the safest assumption is that the code itself is damaged or incomplete. Get a fresh copy from the original source rather than trying to repair it by hand.

Check the rules after importing

A successful import does not mean the filter suits you. Every filter is built around someone else's priorities. Take a minute to read through what you just loaded.

Each rule in a Diablo 4 filter has three parts: what it matches, a mode, and a color. The mode is one of these:

Hide rules deserve the closest look. A filter tuned for a fully geared character may hide items that are still upgrades or trade fodder for you. If you trade, think about what other players want, not just what your build uses. Charms and Seals are tradeable, for example, so a filter that hides them broadly could make you walk past things worth listing. Mythic Uniques are account-bound and can never be traded, so filter rules around them only matter for your own character.

The decoded rule list on each /loot-filters page shows every rule name, its mode and its color. Reading it before you import is a good habit, since you know exactly what you are getting and can skip filters that hide things you need.

Editing an imported filter without breaking it

You can adjust an imported filter instead of hunting for a perfect one. A few practical points:

• Each filter holds up to 25 rules. If the imported filter is already near that limit, you will have to remove or merge a rule before adding your own.
• Change one thing at a time. If you edit several rules at once and something you wanted disappears from the ground, it is hard to tell which edit caused it.
• Keep the original. Import the code twice under two names, one untouched and one you edit. If your changes go wrong, switch the active filter back to the original.
• Recolor before you hide. If you are unsure whether a category is worth picking up, recolor it in a dim color rather than hiding it outright. You can tighten it to Hide later once you are confident.

Since only one filter can be active, most players keep a small set: one for leveling, one for endgame farming, and maybe one for a specific activity. Swapping the active filter takes a few seconds in the Loot Filter menu. Our leveling and endgame filter guides go deeper on what each stage should show and hide.

Console players: no paste, use the rule list

Consoles cannot paste filter codes, so there is no import step on PlayStation or Xbox. Console players rebuild the filter by hand from its rule list.

That is where the decoded rule list helps. Every filter page on /loot-filters lists each rule's name, whether it is Show, Hide or Recolor, and its color. Work through it top to bottom as a checklist, creating each rule in the in-game filter menu. With up to 25 rules, it takes a while, so pick a filter that is close to your needs before you start, and you will only have to build it once.

Finding a filter worth importing

The filter you import matters more than the import process. Some things to look for:

• Built for your class. Diablo 4 has 8 classes, including the Paladin and Warlock added in Lord of Hatred, and a filter built around one class's gear can hide items another class needs. Our /loot-filters library is sorted so you can find one for your class, and the class filter guides in /guides explain what each one prioritizes.
• Built for your stage. Leveling filters keep more on screen. Endgame filters hide aggressively. Using an endgame filter on a fresh character usually hides upgrades you need.
• Readable rules. A filter whose rule list you can actually understand is easier to adjust later.

If you trade, keep in mind that a filter decides what you notice, and what you notice decides what you can list. Before you hide a whole category, check our price reference to see whether those items trade and what drives their value. Something your build ignores can still be worth picking up for gold. The trade board here deals in gold, runes and items only, with Battle.net-verified BattleTags and trades done in-game. Selling items or gold for real money breaks Blizzard's terms of use and can get an account actioned, so keep trades in-game currency only.

Quick troubleshooting

• Import button does nothing or the code is rejected: recopy the code with a copy button, remove line breaks and extra text, and try again.
• Filter imported but loot looks unfiltered: check that you set it active. Importing alone does not activate it.
• Items you wanted are missing: look for a Hide rule catching them, then switch it to Recolor or remove it.
• Cannot add a new rule: the filter is at the 25 rule limit. Remove or combine an existing rule first.
• On console and cannot paste a code: consoles cannot paste filter codes. Rebuild the rules by hand from the decoded list on /loot-filters.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I paste a Diablo 4 loot filter code?

On PC, first go to Options > Gameplay and enable the Loot Filter shortcut. Then open Game Menu > Loot Filter, choose Import, paste the code, give the filter a name and set it active.

Can I import a loot filter code on PlayStation or Xbox?

No. Consoles cannot paste filter codes. Console players rebuild the rules by hand, and every filter page on /loot-filters shows the decoded rule list (rule name, Show/Hide/Recolor, color) you can use as a checklist.

Can I run two imported filters at once?

No. Only one filter is active at a time, and each filter holds up to 25 rules. If you want parts of two filters, pick the one closest to what you need and edit its rules, staying within the 25 rule limit.