Dolphin Save File Location

Dolphin Save File Locationhello maybe you are here because wandering in the net searching for how to move your save files from old version of Dolphin emulator to latest version. i used 3.5 - 367 version and upgraded to 4.0 version just recently. I googled it but nothing solution works for me. as i have figure it out, i decided to make a tutorial in English.
in my case, savefiles Dolphin 3.5 is located in its folder, and savefiles Dolphin 4 is located in myDocuments. you can see where your Dolphin root location at Option > Configure > Path.

Wii Game Save File (Europe) From Sturm1269 (; 124KB) SOUP Hero Mode Saves: 1st file is a new spoiler free save with no treasure or insects - 2nd file is also a new spoiler free save, that has all treasure needed for upgrades. 2.1 Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition; 3 Game data. 3.1 Configuration file(s) location; 3.2 Save game data location; 4 Video; 5 Input; 6 Audio. 6.1 Localizations; 7 Other information. 7.1 API; 8 System requirements; 9 Notes; 10 References.


before we start, maybe you are wondering, is this solution overwrite the latest Dolphin savefile?
well, i can say that it is not overwrite all of ISO save file but it is overwrite the same ISO savefile. for example, i have 2 save file in separated Dolphin. Xenoblade on Dolphin 4 and Harvest Moon: Tree of Trangulity on Dolphin 3.5. i want to move Harvest Moon save file to Dolphin 4. and i did it succesfully without overwriting Xenoblade Savefile.

A file manager is a very basic component of modern operating systems, providing a graphical interface to work with files and folders. So, Dolphin is the KDE file manager. It is the best Linux file manager and this is not just my opinion, is a consensus of opinion throughout the Linux community. In fact, Dolphin is probably the most configurable.


but, if I have 2 Harvest Moon save file in each Dolphin, then if I move the save file, it will overwrite. just like when you copy and paste (overwrite) file in My Computer.
okay lets start (backup your Dolphin folder, just in case if anything accidentally happen, and do it with your own risk)
bassicaly what we are going to do is copying old savefile to the latest dolphin savefile location.
  1. open Dolphin 3.5 and right click on ISO you want the savefiles to move.
  2. click Open Wii Save Folder. on the location bar you see that my savefile location is in its folder. next, on the Location Bar, remember or write down the folder name after folder 00010000 where your ISO save file is. for me, my folder is 52383445
  3. click on the folder 00010000 in location bar.
  4. copy the folder of your iso or simply copy all inside folder 00010000 if you want to move all ISO savefile. for me, i just copy 52383445 folder.
  5. we done for Dolphin 3.5. open Dolphin 4.0 then right click on your ISO. click open wii save folder.
  6. here you see that my save file location of Dolphin 4.0 is in myDocument, right? then in the location bar, click folder 00010000. paste the folder you just copy from Dolphin 3.5 there.
  7. its done. enjoy your game in the latest Dolphin :)
something comes up in mind when i move Harvest Moon save file. in the game, i have 3 slot for saving my progress (i only use 1 slot) and in the save file location i have 3 save file with same name except the number at last of filename and same size (you can see it at my screenshoot above). is it represent the 3 slot in the game? well i dont want to prove anything because i dont need to. so, i'll leave my question unanswered :)
anything comes up in mind too? just post a comment.

When tampering with the game's files, it's a pain having to play from scratch just to reach the part of the game you're interested in. These save files provide either fully completed games, or saves in specific locations or scenarios.

  • 1Downloads
  • 2How to use
    • 2.1Dolphin

Downloads[edit]

Pikmin[edit]

DescriptionUSEuropeJapanNotes
100% completion[1][2][3]

New Play Control! Pikmin[edit]

DescriptionUSEuropeJapanNotes
100% completion[4]

Pikmin 2[edit]

Dolphin Emulator Save Data

DescriptionUSEuropeJapanNotes
100% completion[5]

Dolphin Save File Location Gta San Andreas

New Play Control! Pikmin 2[edit]

DescriptionUSEuropeJapanNotes
100% completion[6][7]

Pikmin 3[edit]

DescriptionUSEuropeJapanNotes
100% completion
Day 2[8]

Hey! Pikmin[edit]

DescriptionUSEuropeJapanNotes
Empty, all areas complete[10]The exit pods were placed in the same spot as the starting locations, meaning that all areas are completed, but without treasures being collected or cutscenes being watched. Bosses were fought normally, and their treasures were also collected normally, though. This save has all X areas unlocked, no amiibo Secret Spots, does not have enough Sparklium to enter sector 9, and has two mandatory updates, because of Sparklium from the bosses.
100% completion

How to use[edit]

Dolphin[edit]

Dolphin

GameCube[edit]

  • If the memory card is set to a 'Memory Card' in Dolphin's settings then:
    1. Open Dolphin.
    2. Go to Tools/Memory Card Manager.
    3. Select the memory card file for Memory Card A. It's likely in <Dolphin's user data directory>/GC/, and has the .raw extension. Remember to pick the right one for the region you're using (USA, EUR, or JAP).
    4. Click on '<-Import GCI' and browse to the .gci file you downloaded.
  • If the memory card is set to 'GCI Folder' in Dolphin's settings:
    1. Go to <Dolphin's user data directory>/GC/<region>/Card <A or B>.
    2. Place the .gci file you downloaded in this folder.

Wii[edit]

  1. Open Dolphin.
  2. Go to Tools/Import Wii Save Game.
  3. Pick the .bin file you downloaded.

Cemu[edit]

  1. Go to <Cemu's installation directory>/mlc01/emulatorSave/<full game ID>.
    • You can obtain a game's full ID by playing it, and checking what Cemu's window title says. An example would be 39c5589b (Pikmin 3 US version).
  2. Dump the .sav files here.

Citra[edit]

  1. Go to <Citra's application data directory>/sdmc/Nintendo 3DS/00000000000000000000000000000000/00000000000000000000000000000000/title/<ID, first 8 digits>/<ID, last 8 digits>/data/00000001.
    • Under Linux, Citra's application data is likely under /home/<user>/.local/share/citra-emu.
    • See here for the Hey! Pikmin IDs.
  2. Dump the .sav files here.
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