diff --git a/src/routes/+page.svelte b/src/routes/+page.svelte
index ba8a880..4696821 100644
--- a/src/routes/+page.svelte
+++ b/src/routes/+page.svelte
@@ -225,12 +225,18 @@
   }
 
   async function saveProjectAs() {
-    const folderPath = await open({
-      directory: true,
-      title: 'Choose a folder to save the project',
+    // Use save dialog so the user can type a new project name.
+    // The chosen path is treated as the project folder (created if needed).
+    const defaultName = currentProjectName || 'Untitled';
+    const chosenPath = await save({
+      defaultPath: defaultName,
+      title: 'Save Project — enter a project name',
     });
-    if (!folderPath) return;
-    await saveToFolder(folderPath as string);
+    if (!chosenPath) return;
+
+    // Strip any file extension the user may have typed (e.g. ".vtn")
+    const folderPath = chosenPath.replace(/\.[^.\\/]+$/, '');
+    await saveToFolder(folderPath);
   }
 
   async function openProject() {