Convert P2S to BKMK

Understanding the p2s file format

P2S files are typically associated with PCSX2, a popular PlayStation 2 emulator. These files are save state files that store the exact state of a game at a specific moment, allowing users to resume gameplay from that point. P2S files are unique to the emulator and are not standard save files used by the PlayStation 2 console itself.

What is a bkmk file?

BKMK files are bookmark files used by various applications to store references or pointers to specific locations within a file or document. In the context of emulation, BKMK files are often used by BizHawk, a multi-system emulator, to store movie bookmarks, which are points in a recorded gameplay session that users can quickly return to.

How to convert p2s to bkmk

Direct conversion from P2S to BKMK is not natively supported, as these formats serve different purposes and are used by different emulators. However, if you want to transfer a game state or create a bookmark in BizHawk based on a PCSX2 save state, you can follow these steps:

• Open your game in PCSX2 and load the desired P2S save state.
• Use the in-game save feature to create a standard memory card save.
• Transfer the memory card save to BizHawk (if supported by the game and emulator).
• In BizHawk, start a movie recording and use the Movie → Add Bookmark option to create a BKMK file at the desired point.

This process does not convert the file directly but allows you to achieve a similar result by leveraging in-game saves and emulator features.

Best software for p2s to bkmk conversion

The recommended tools for this workflow are:

• PCSX2 – for handling P2S save states and exporting in-game saves.
• BizHawk – for importing saves and creating BKMK bookmarks during movie recording.

There are currently no dedicated converters for direct P2S to BKMK file conversion, so manual steps are required.

Summary

While P2S and BKMK files are not directly compatible, you can use in-game saves and emulator features to transfer your progress and create bookmarks. PCSX2 and BizHawk are the best tools for this workflow.