Renpy Game Save Location =link= -

Knowing where saves are located allows you to solve common problems.

Here is how to find your saves on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

On Mac, saves are stored in the user's Library folder. renpy game save location

matching your game's title using the OS-specific steps above.

If you’re a player, simply copy the entire game‑named folder to back up all your progress. If you’re a developer, remember that changing config.save_directory mid‑project can orphan your players’ saves—plan ahead! Knowing where saves are located allows you to

On Android 11+, accessing save files requires additional steps: matching your game's title using the OS-specific steps above

Many Ren'Py games distributed through itch.io store saves in the standard platform paths mentioned above. The game's unique identifier typically includes a numerical suffix.

Ren’Py handles save data differently than standard games. Instead of keeping everything in the game folder, it utilizes hidden system directories to prevent accidental deletion.

if renpy.android: text "Saves are stored inside the app (Android private storage)." elif renpy.ios: text "Saves are stored inside the app (iOS sandbox)." elif renpy.emscripten: text "Saves are stored in your browser's IndexedDB." else: text "Saves folder: [config.savedir]"

: During development, saves are often kept here for easy access.