Where Does ScummVM Store Saves and Settings?
ScummVM stores its settings in scummvm.ini and game saves in a separate saves folder. Both locations follow system conventions on Windows and Linux.
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ScummVM keeps global options in scummvm.ini and records the save path inside that file. Default save folders differ by operating system but can be changed in the launcher under Options and Paths.
If you moved the save folder, open scummvm.ini and check the savepath entry to find the active location. Back up both the ini file and the saves folder before reinstalling or switching builds.
Where ScummVM stores this, by platform
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\ScummVM\scummvm.ini
<username> is your Windows account name. File holds global settings and the savepath value. Edit only when ScummVM is closed.
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\ScummVM\Saves
Default save folder on standard installs. <username> is your Windows account name. Location can be changed in the GUI, so confirm savepath in scummvm.ini if saves are missing.
/home/<username>/.config/scummvm/scummvm.ini
<username> is your Linux login name. Very old installs used a file named .scummvmrc in the home folder. Current builds follow the XDG base folder layout.
/home/<username>/.local/share/scummvm/saves
<username> is your Linux login name. Default data folder under XDG rules. Custom path is stored as savepath in scummvm.ini.
Frequently asked questions
How do I change the ScummVM save location?
Open ScummVM, go to Global Options then Paths, and set a new Save Path. Existing saves must be moved by hand to the new folder.
Why are my saves missing after an update?
The update may have reset the savepath entry or you started a flatpak build with isolated storage. Check scummvm.ini for the active path and copy prior saves into that folder.
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