Portal 2 Save File Location

Last verified: 2026-09-20

Quick answer: On PC (Steam), Portal 2 stores saves in Steam\steamapps\common\Portal 2\portal2\SAVE\<SteamID>. They are .sav files inside the game install folder, not in Documents.

Windows (Steam): C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Portal 2\portal2\SAVE
Steam Cloud copy: Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\620
PlayStation (PS3/PS4/PS5): Settings › Saved Data and Game/App Settings › Saved Data
Xbox (360 / One / Series X|S): My games & apps › <Game> › Manage game › Saved data

Here's exactly where Portal 2 keeps your saves on PC, how to open the folder, and how to back them up before you reinstall or move to a new PC.

Save file locations

Windows (Steam)

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Portal 2\portal2\SAVE

Full path ends in SAVE\<your 64-bit SteamID>\ . Saves are .sav files. If Steam is on another drive, replace the Program Files (x86) part with your Steam library path.

Steam Cloud copy

Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\620

620 is Portal 2's Steam app ID. Steam Cloud mirrors your saves here so they follow you between PCs.

PlayStation (PS3/PS4/PS5)

Settings › Saved Data and Game/App Settings › Saved Data

Console saves are sealed and can't be copied as raw files. Back them up to PS Plus cloud or a USB drive from this menu.

Xbox (360 / One / Series X|S)

My games & apps › <Game> › Manage game › Saved data

Xbox saves sync automatically to the cloud with your Microsoft account; there is no user-accessible save file on disk.

Cloud saves

Portal 2 uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync automatically across PCs signed into the same account. If a sync overwrites progress, disable Steam Cloud for Portal 2, restore the .sav from portal2\SAVE, then re-enable it.

How to open the save folder

In Steam, right-click Portal 2 › Manage › Browse local files.
Open the portal2 folder, then SAVE, then your SteamID folder.
Copy the .sav files somewhere safe before verifying files or moving PCs.
To find your Steam library path, check Steam › Settings › Storage if it isn't under Program Files (x86).

Save problems & fixes

Portal 2 save missing after moving PCs

Sign into the same Steam account and let Steam Cloud finish syncing; the .sav files repopulate portal2\SAVE. If cloud was off, copy the SAVE folder manually from the old PC.

Portal 2 co-op progress reset

Co-op progress is tied to your Steam account via cloud, not the local .sav. Make sure you're signed into the correct account and Steam Cloud is enabled for Portal 2.

FAQ

Where is the Portal 2 save file on PC?

In the game folder: Steam\steamapps\common\Portal 2\portal2\SAVE\<SteamID>. The files end in .sav. Use Browse local files in Steam to open it quickly.

Does Portal 2 use cloud saves?

Yes, Portal 2 syncs through Steam Cloud (app ID 620), so saves carry across PCs on the same account. Verifying game files won't delete them.

Why aren't Portal 2 saves in my Documents folder?

Source-engine games like Portal 2 keep saves inside the install folder (portal2\SAVE), not Documents. Use Steam's Browse local files to reach it.

Other games

Need another game or a quick backup? Use the Save Location Finder — pick any game to get its exact save path plus a ready-to-run backup command.