RPCS3 (PlayStation 3) Save File Location (macOS & Linux)

RPCS3 (PlayStation 3) stores its save files at ~/Library/Application Support/rpcs3/dev_hdd0/home/00000001/savedata on macOS. 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 RPCS3 (PlayStation 3) saves are stored

  • macOS — ~/Library/Application Support/rpcs3/dev_hdd0/home/00000001/savedata
  • Linux — ~/.config/rpcs3/dev_hdd0/home/00000001/savedata

How to open the save folder

  • macOS — in Finder press Cmd+Shift+G (Go to Folder) and paste ~/Library/Application Support/rpcs3/dev_hdd0/home/00000001/savedata.

Backing up RPCS3 (PlayStation 3) saves automatically

  1. Install Checkpoint64 (free) and pick RPCS3 (PlayStation 3) — 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 RPCS3 (PlayStation 3) store save files on macOS?

RPCS3 (PlayStation 3) keeps its saves at ~/Library/Application Support/rpcs3/dev_hdd0/home/00000001/savedata. Checkpoint64 already knows this path and backs the folder up automatically.

Can I back up RPCS3 (PlayStation 3) saves automatically?

Yes — Checkpoint64 watches RPCS3 (PlayStation 3)'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 RPCS3 (PlayStation 3) save?

With Checkpoint64, open the save's version list and restore any earlier version in one click — it puts those exact files back in RPCS3 (PlayStation 3)'s save folder. Without a backup tool there's usually nothing to go back to: the folder only holds the latest files.