On macOS, PCSX2 saves are stored in the hidden Library folder within your user directory:
If you're moving between computers:
Inside your PCSX2 data directory, you'll find several folders. These two are the most important for your game progress: pcsx2 save game location
If you cannot open the emulator, check these default system paths: Operating System Memory Card Location (.ps2 files) Save State Location (.p2s files) Documents\PCSX2\memcards Documents\PCSX2\sstates Windows (Portable) [PCSX2 Folder]\memcards [PCSX2 Folder]\sstates Linux $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/PCSX2/memcards/ $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/PCSX2/sstates/ macOS ~/Library/Application Support/PCSX2/memcards ~/Library/Application Support/PCSX2/sstates Steam Deck (EmuDeck) /Emulation/saves/pcsx2/saves/ /Emulation/saves/pcsx2/states/ Understanding Save Types
Click and select your downloaded file ( .max , .psu , etc.). On macOS, PCSX2 saves are stored in the
You can also verify the exact file path of your active memory cards:
C:\Users\[YourUsername]\Documents\PCSX2
If you want to keep your saves in a cloud-synced folder like Dropbox or OneDrive, you can change the default path in the settings:
If you need help migrating your files, let me know you are currently running and what operating system you use so I can provide step-by-step transfer instructions. Share public link Share public link The exact file path depends
The exact file path depends heavily on whether you downloaded the or the Portable (Zip) version of PCSX2. 1. Windows (Standard Installer & Modern Nightly Builds)