How to transfer save data from PS4 to PS5

Transfer the saved data from PS4 to PS5 It's an extremely simple process, so we can continue our progress on Sony's next-generation console thanks to backwards compatibility.

Transfer data saved during setup

We will update to the latest system version on our PS4 so that it is ready for data transfer. Then we will log in with the same user account that we will use on PS5. We connect the PS4 to the same Wi-Fi network as our PS5 and we will connect the two consoles using an NFT cable to speed up the transfer process.

At this point, we will have to follow the instructions on the screen and your apps, games and saved data will be transferred from PS4 to PS5. We can even continue to use our PS5 while this process is underway.

Download PS4 data from cloud storage

If we have a PS Plus account, it is possible that the data saved on the PS4 has been automatically uploaded to the cloud. If not, we will have to turn on the console and go to Settings> Application data management> Data saved in system memory> Upload to online storage. We choose the saved file that we are going to load and click on "Yes".

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In case we want to download the PS4 save data from the cloud to the PS5, we go to Settings> Saved data and Game / application settings, then we go to Saved data (PS4)> Cloud storage. Here we can see the "Download to console memory" option and we will click and see all the files available for download in the memory of our PlayStation 5.

Something we have to take into consideration is that not all data that has been saved is compatible with PS5.

Transfer save data from PS4 to PS5 using a USB cable

If we don't have PS Plus, we can transfer data from PS4 via USB to PS5. For this we will connect a USB storage device to our PS4 and go to Settings> Application saved data management> Saved data in system memory> Copy to USB storage device. We will choose the saved file that we want to copy and that we can transfer it to the USB drive.

After doing this, we will unplug the USB from the PS4 and plug it into the PS5. We go to Settings> Saved data> Game / application settings, then we will choose Saved data (PS4)> USB drive. Now we will see the Copy to console memory option.