MemcardRex
Getting started
MemcardRex on macOS and Linux: Complete Guide
Run the official macOS build, build the Linux beta with .NET 8, and set up card readers on both.
MemcardRex guides and tutorials
Installation, format conversion, save transfers, real memory card hardware and troubleshooting for PS1 saves.
Troubleshooting
How to Fix Common MemcardRex Errors
Fix startup failures, COM port errors, undetected cards, garbled saves and refused imports.
Comparisons
MemcardRex Alternatives: Best PS1 Save Tools Compared
How MemcardRex compares with DuckStation's editor, PSXGameEdit and Apollo Save Tool, and which to choose.
Hardware
How to Use the PS3 Memory Card Adaptor with MemcardRex
Install a WinUSB driver for Sony's USB adaptor and read PS1 cards on your PC.
Hardware
How to Read Real PS1 Memory Cards with MemcardRex
Use a DexDrive, MemCARDuino, PS1CardLink or Unirom to back up original memory cards before they fail.
Formats
How to Transfer PS1 Saves Between Emulators
Find each emulator's card, copy only the saves you want, and keep both cards working.
Formats
How to Convert PS1 Memory Card Formats with MemcardRex
Turn one card file into another, from ePSXe .mcr to PSP .VMP, PS3 .VM1 or RetroArch .srm, using Save As.
Getting started
How to Download and Install MemcardRex on Windows
Install the .NET 8 runtime, download the official build, and open your first PS1 memory card in about five minutes.