Dolphin (GameCube / Wii) Save File Location (Windows, macOS & Linux)

Dolphin (GameCube / Wii) stores its save files at %APPDATA%\Dolphin Emulator on Windows. Checkpoint64 already knows this folder — it backs it up automatically and keeps every version, so a corrupted or overwritten save is one click from restored.

Where Dolphin (GameCube / Wii) saves are stored

  • Windows — %APPDATA%\Dolphin Emulator
  • macOS — ~/Library/Application Support/Dolphin
  • Linux — ~/.local/share/dolphin-emu

How to open the save folder

  • Windows — press Win+R, paste %APPDATA%\Dolphin Emulator, and press Enter.
  • macOS — in Finder press Cmd+Shift+G (Go to Folder) and paste ~/Library/Application Support/Dolphin.

Backing up Dolphin (GameCube / Wii) saves automatically

  1. Install Checkpoint64 (free) and pick Dolphin (GameCube / Wii) — the save path above is already preset.
  2. Auto-backup watches the folder and uploads a new version whenever it changes, keeping full history.
  3. Restore any version in one click if a save corrupts, gets overwritten, or a mod breaks it.

Common questions

Where does Dolphin (GameCube / Wii) store save files on Windows?

Dolphin (GameCube / Wii) keeps its saves at %APPDATA%\Dolphin Emulator. Checkpoint64 already knows this path and backs the folder up automatically.

Can I back up Dolphin (GameCube / Wii) saves automatically?

Yes — Checkpoint64 watches Dolphin (GameCube / Wii)'s save folder and uploads a new version every time it changes, so you get automatic backups with full version history. Free download for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

How do I restore an earlier Dolphin (GameCube / Wii) save?

With Checkpoint64, open the save's version list and restore any earlier version in one click — it puts those exact files back in Dolphin (GameCube / Wii)'s save folder. Without a backup tool there's usually nothing to go back to: the folder only holds the latest files.