We're Moar Interactive. We make Signed in Secret, a story-rich adult visual novel built with Ren'Py. Episode I is in production, and there's no build to play yet. Following us on Patreon is free.
Where the saves live
Most Ren'Py games keep a per-user copy of your saves outside the game install:
- Windows: `%APPDATA%\RenPy\<game-folder>`
- Mac: `~/Library/RenPy/<game-folder>`
- Linux: `~/.renpy/<game-folder>`
Many games also keep a copy in `game/saves` next to the game files. For a fuller map, read Where are Ren'Py save files stored?.
Steps (Windows)
1. On the old PC, close the game. Copy the folder for that game from `%APPDATA%\RenPy\`. Keep the folder name exactly the same. 2. On the new PC, install the game and run it once, then close it. That creates an empty folder with the right name. 3. Paste the copied folder into `%APPDATA%\RenPy\` on the new PC, replacing the new empty one. 4. Launch the game and check the Load screen.
If you also use a portable copy, copy `game/saves` the same way.
Mac and Linux
Same idea: copy the game's folder from the RenPy location above. Run the game once on the new machine first so the folder name matches.
Tips that save headaches
- Copy the `persistent` file too. It often holds gallery unlocks and other progress that isn't in a save slot.
- Don't rename the folder. Ren'Py looks for the exact inside name.
- After a big update, back up before you overwrite anything. Our free Save-Safe Update Checker helps makers spot save-breaking changes. Pay what you want; $0 is fine.
Where does Signed in Secret fit?
Signed in Secret (18+) is in development, the remake of Bancroft Academy. Bancroft Academy Steam owners get it free; everyone else, $10 one time. No build is out yet. Patreon is monthly and you can cancel anytime.