Renpy Save From Different Device

If you are using , access to the Android/data folder is restricted. You cannot view these files through the standard Windows File Explorer when plugged in via USB.

python: import zipfile, os # Zip all .rpysave files from savedir # Save to user-selected path via renpy.file() renpy save from different device

Here are the default locations for different devices: If you are using , access to the

init python: import zipfile, os, renpy.store def export_saves(filename="renpy_saves.zip"): with zipfile.ZipFile(filename, 'w') as z: for f in renpy.store._save_names: z.write(f) renpy.notify("Saves exported!") This can be frustrating for players who want

Ren'Py saves are stored locally on the device, which means that saves are not synced across devices by default. This can be frustrating for players who want to play a visual novel on multiple devices, such as a computer and a mobile phone.

One of the best features of visual novels made with the Ren'Py engine is cross-platform compatibility. You might have started playing a game on your PC and want to continue on the go with your Android phone, or perhaps you are switching to a new computer.

However, simply copying the game folder usually isn't enough. Because operating systems like Windows and Android store files differently, Ren'Py separates the game data from your save files.