Summertime Saga Save File Location: Windows, Mac, Linux and Android

Your Summertime Saga save file lives in two places on PC, which is why copying saves sometimes seems not to work. This guide lists every folder, explains how save files are named, and covers moving saves between computers or after an update.

Quick answer: On Windows, press Win + R and open %AppData%\RenPy\SummertimeSaga. Saves may also be in the game folder under game\saves.

Summertime Saga Save File Locations

Platform	Folder
Windows	<game folder>\game\saves and %AppData%\RenPy\SummertimeSaga
Mac	~/Library/RenPy/SummertimeSaga (may be hidden)
Linux	<game folder>/game/saves and $HOME/.renpy/SummertimeSaga
Android	Android/data/com.kompasproductions.summertimesaga/files/saves
Other	%USERPROFILE%\.renpy\SummertimeSaga

On Windows and Linux both folders can exist at once. If the same file is in both, replace it in both places.

Save Files vs the Persistent File

• Save files hold your progress; each save slot creates its own file.
• The persistent data file holds your Cookie jar scenes, achievements and preferences. It survives new games and is only wiped by the Clear button in the Cookie jar.

How Save Files Are Named

Files are named page-slot-LT1.save. For example 2-3-LT1.save is page 2, slot 3. A file renamed by your browser to 2-3-LT1 (1).save will not be recognised; rename it back.

How to Move a Summertime Saga Save File

1. Close the game.
2. Copy the .save file into the save folder(s) for your platform. Create a saves folder if it does not exist.
3. Start the game, open Load and use Previous and Next to reach the right page.
4. Click the slot’s thumbnail.

Saves After Updates

Save compatibility between versions is a best effort and not guaranteed, because a lot of code changes each update. Very old saves may not load at all. For the best chance, load a save made on the town map rather than in the middle of an event. If an old save will not load, start a new game with cheat mode; your Cookie jar stays unlocked.

Quick Saves and Auto Saves

• Q.Save at the bottom of the screen writes to six quick-save slots under the Q tab.
• Automatic saves are made at intervals and appear under the A tab.

Installing on Android

• Summertime Saga is not on the Google Play Store; download the Android build from the official website only.
• Keep at least 2GB free: about 1GB for the download and 1GB for installation and saves.
• Allow installation from unknown sources for your browser or file manager when prompted.
• Android 5.0 or newer is required.

Your Android Summertime Saga save file sits in the app’s data folder, which some file managers can only see after granting access to Android/data.

System Requirements

Summertime Saga uses the Ren’Py engine and is light on hardware. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android; plan for around 2GB of free space. There is no iOS version.

Common Save Problems and Fixes

• The save shows in one place but not in game: copy it to both the game folder and the AppData (or .renpy) folder.
• The thumbnail is missing: you are on the wrong load page; page and slot numbers come from the file name.
• Load crashes after an update: try a save made on the town map, or start a new game with cheat mode.
• Cookie jar empty on a new PC: copy the persistent file as well as the saves.

Backing Up Before Updates

Summertime Saga updates change a lot of code, so the team only guarantees save compatibility on a best-effort basis. Before installing a new version, copy both save folders to a dated backup. If the new version will not load your progress, you can roll back to the previous build and keep playing while you wait for a fix, or start fresh with cheat mode and keep your Cookie jar thanks to the persistent file.

On Android, the app’s data folder is removed if you uninstall the game, so back up the saves folder before reinstalling.

Summertime Saga Save File: Quick Summary

• Windows: %AppData%\RenPy\SummertimeSaga and game\saves.
• Mac: ~/Library/RenPy/SummertimeSaga.
• Android: Android/data/com.kompasproductions.summertimesaga/files/saves.
• Copy saves to every location and keep the original file name.
• Back up before each update.

Keep this Summertime Saga save file summary handy as you play.

Final Thoughts

Back up both folders before every update and your Summertime Saga save file will survive almost anything. When moving a Summertime Saga save file, keep the original name and copy it to every save location.

More Summertime Saga guides: cheats and cheat mode, full walkthrough, money guide.

Paths from the official Summertime Saga Wiki technical help page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Summertime Saga save file on Windows?

In %AppData%\RenPy\SummertimeSaga and in the game’s game\saves folder.

Where are saves on Android?

Android/data/com.kompasproductions.summertimesaga/files/saves.

Why won’t my old save load?

Saves from much older versions may be incompatible. Load a save made on the town map or start with cheat mode.

Will I lose the Cookie jar if I delete saves?

No. The Cookie jar is in the persistent file, separate from saves.

Can I download a save file?

Only use official saves from the Summertime Saga website; the team occasionally provides one with updates.

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