Paths

Use the Paths tab to tell ScummVM where to look for files.

To change settings globally:

From the Launcher, select Global Options, then select the Paths tab.

To change settings for a specific game:

From the Launcher, highlight the game in the games list, and select the Game Options button. If the Launcher is in grid view, select the game and then select the gear icon in the popup window. Select the Paths tab.

The Paths tab in the Global Options menu

All settings can also be changed in the Configuration file. The configuration key is listed in italics after each setting description.

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Save Path

Sets the path to the folder in which ScummVM stores saved games. For more information on the default location of saved games, see the Save and Load games page, or the guide for the platform you’re using.

savepath

Theme Path

Sets the path to the folder in which ScummVM stores additional themes.

themepath

Extra Path

Sets the path to the folder in which ScummVM will look for various extra files. These could include additional datafiles required for certain games, Soundfonts or MT-32 ROMs.

extrapath

Icon Path

Sets the path to the folder in which ScummVM will look for additional icons for the launcher grid view.

iconspath

ScummVM config path:

Shows where the Configuration file is saved.

Last browser path:

Shows the last folder accessed by the file browser. See more about the file browser here.