Question about saves(it's not about the technical part)

[Danilka1805]

I played (and still play) the pirated version of Factorio. The first time I launched Factorio was 2 days ago. I really liked it and I want to buy it along with the dlc, because it would be the right thing to do from the developer's support, and anyway the game is cool. And I have a question, if I buy a license, will I be able to transfer the save? And the achievements? What will happen to them (I'm asking about both the achievements in the game and the achievements on steam). Thank you all in advance.
And yes, I just don't have enough money, so I'm pirating.

[NineNine]

I don't help thieves.

[eugenekay]

“Piracy” by that name is unquestionably not a good thing; and which we would never encourage as upstanding members of the Community. Factorio notably does not have any DRM protecting the Installer, but it is never a good idea to obtain software from Unofficial sources due to the risk of Viruses.

With all of that being said, if you do intend to properly acquire a License, you should not have any issue loading a Savegame file from any (legitimate) version of the Game, including from the Free Demo.

[Atraps003]

I think if you buy the game and start playing it on steam you will need to get the achievements again. Achievements will not migrate into steam. Saves will work.