MATLAB Save and Load Files — MAT-Files and Data Persistence Explained (Lesson 17, 2026)
In MATLAB Lesson 17 we explore how to save and load data files in MATLAB using the MAT-file format. Being able to persist your data between sessions is a fundamental skill for any MATLAB programmer.
What you will learn:
How to save variables and workspaces to MAT-files using the save command
How to load data back into MATLAB using the load command
Saving and loading specific variables (not the whole workspace)
Managing and organising your saved data files
Best practices for data persistence in MATLAB projects
Using MAT-files for sharing data between scripts
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Saving data with the save command
1:00 Loading data with load
1:30 Saving specific variables
2:00 Summary
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