Before you can edit a save, you need to understand what you’re dealing with. RenPy stores your game progress in two primary locations, depending on your operating system:
Inside that folder, you will find files named 1-1.save, 1-2.save, etc. These aren't plain text files. RenPy serializes (compresses) game data using Python's pickle module. This means if you open a .save file in Notepad, you'll see gibberish, binary data, and the occasional readable variable.
An offline save editor is a tool that decompiles this data, lets you modify it, and recompiles it—all without an internet connection.
RenPySaveEditor is a graphical user interface (GUI) tool that allows you to edit Ren'Py save files in a more user-friendly way. It supports various features, such as:
Download and Installation:
You can download the RenPySaveEditor from its official repository. Follow the installation instructions to set it up on your local machine.
Copy the edited 1-1.save back into the original RenPy save folder. Launch the game, load slot 1, and enjoy your maxed-out stats.