The location depends on whether you are using the (which uses "Documents") or the older 1.4.0 version (which uses "Program Files"), and whether you are using the Stable build or the Nightly (Avx) build.
You’re not stuck with the default.
Finding your PCSX2 save files depends on how you installed the emulator and which operating system you use. PCSX2 uses two distinct types of saves: (which act like a real PS2 card) and Save States (which capture the exact moment in a game). Default PCSX2 Save File Locations Operating System Default Path Windows (Installer) Memory Cards %USERPROFILE%\Documents\PCSX2\memcards Save States %USERPROFILE%\Documents\PCSX2\sstates Windows (Portable) pcsx2 save file location
For save states, go to and change the “Save States” folder path.
Note: On macOS, the Library folder is hidden by default. In Finder, press Cmd+Shift+G and type ~/Library to access it. The location depends on whether you are using
If you need to manually navigate to the folder, here are the default paths:
If you’re using a of PCSX2 (or told the installer to use a custom folder), the saves will be inside the PCSX2 install directory instead: PCSX2 uses two distinct types of saves: (which
To check which mode you’re in:
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These are large files (usually 8MB) that store multiple game saves, exactly like a physical PlayStation 2 memory card.
Let’s break it down.