Uninstall Renpy | Cross-Platform |

To uninstall Ren'Py, you do not use a traditional uninstaller because the software is "portable" and does not typically install itself into system-level directories. Instead, you must manually delete its primary folder and, if necessary, its hidden configuration files. 1. Delete the Main Ren'Py Folder

Since Ren'Py is distributed as a ZIP, DMG, or tarball, it runs from whichever folder you extracted it into.

Windows/Linux: Locate the folder where you unzipped Ren'Py (e.g., renpy-8.1.1-sdk). Right-click it and select Delete.

macOS: Open your Applications folder (or wherever you moved the Ren'Py app), right-click the Ren'Py icon, and select Move to Trash. 2. Remove Persistent Data and Game Saves

Even after deleting the main folder, Ren'Py often leaves behind "persistent data" (like your launcher preferences and game save files) in a hidden system directory. Windows: Press Win + R, type %appdata%, and press Enter. Locate the folder named RenPy.

Open it and delete the specific folder for your project, or delete the entire RenPy folder to wipe all local data. macOS: Open Finder and press Cmd + Shift + G. Type ~/Library/RenPy/ and press Enter. Delete the folders inside to remove save data and settings. Linux: Navigate to your home directory (~). Look for a hidden directory named .renpy. Delete this directory to clear all persistent settings. 3. Cleanup for Projects

If you created games using Ren'Py, your project files are stored in a "Projects Directory". Quickstart — Ren'Py Documentation uninstall renpy

Solution 5: Take Ownership (Windows)

Right-click the Ren’Py folder > Properties > Security > Advanced > Change owner to your user account. Then delete.

How to fully remove ALL related files (any OS)

| What | Where to look | |------|----------------| | Launcher settings | renpy-<version>/saves/ (unlikely) – but mostly user data folder above | | Persistent game data | renpy-<version>/game/saves/ | | Projects | Anywhere – check your Documents or explicitly created project folder | | Cache | renpy-<version>/cache/ (inside the Ren’Py folder) |

A complete removal = delete the extracted Ren’Py folder + delete the user config folder (~/.renpy, %APPDATA%\RenPy, or ~/Library/RenPy).

3.1 Windows (Standard ZIP Install)

Step 1 – Locate Ren'Py folder
Default locations: C:\renpy-8.0.3-sdk or wherever you extracted it.

Step 2 – Delete main directory

• Right-click folder → Delete.
• Empty Recycle Bin.

Step 3 – Remove user data

• Press Win + R, type %APPDATA%\RenPy, press Enter.
• Delete the RenPy folder. This removes launcher settings, update cache, and persistent data.

Step 4 – Check for leftover shortcuts

• Delete desktop shortcuts manually.

Verification:

• Open Command Prompt → where renpy → should return "INFO: Could not find files".

Arch

sudo pacman -R renpy

Conclusion

Uninstalling Ren'Py is relatively straightforward and involves using your operating system's package management tools or directly deleting the application and associated files. If you're planning to reinstall Ren'Py or work with a different visual novel engine, ensure all related files and configurations are removed to avoid conflicts.

To fully uninstall , you need to remove the launcher, the game projects, and the persistent data stored in your system folders. Since Ren'Py is typically distributed as a standalone folder rather than a traditional installer, the process often involves manual deletion. 1. Remove the Ren'Py Launcher If you installed Ren'Py by downloading a ZIP or 7z file: Locate the Folder

: Find the directory where you extracted the Ren'Py files (e.g., C:\renpy-8.x.x-sdk or your Downloads folder). : Right-click the folder and select . Empty your Recycle Bin to complete the process. Programs and Features : If you used an executable installer (less common), go to Control Panel > Programs and Features , find "Ren'Py" in the list, and select 2. Delete Persistent Data & Global Saves To uninstall Ren'Py , you do not use

Ren'Py stores configuration and save data in your system’s application data folders. Deleting the launcher does not automatically remove these files. , and hit Enter. Locate the folder and delete it. : Open Finder, press Cmd + Shift + G , and go to ~/Library/RenPy/ . Delete the folder. and remove the directory. 3. Remove Specific Game Projects

If you have created games or downloaded visual novels built with Ren'Py: Project Folders

: If your projects were stored outside the main Ren'Py folder, you must manually delete those individual directories. Game-Specific Saves

: Some games store saves directly within their own subfolders (e.g., game/saves/

). To completely clear a specific game's history, delete these folders as well. 4. Android Uninstallation If you are using Ren'Py on an Android device: App Uninstall : Long-press the Ren'Py (or specific game) icon and select Clear Storage : To ensure all data is gone, go to Settings > Apps > [Game Name] > Storage and select Clear Data before uninstalling. before you delete everything? Delete Ren'py Saves

Verify removal

• Search your system for "renpy", "Ren'Py", or "renpy-sdk" and delete leftover files if desired.

Solution 2: Restart Your Computer

A simple restart releases file locks held by the OS or other programs. How to fully remove ALL related files (any

For Linux

1. Uninstall Ren'Py Engine:

   • If you installed Ren'Py using a package manager, use it to uninstall:
     • For Ubuntu/Debian: sudo apt-get remove renpy
     • For Fedora: sudo dnf remove renpy
   • If you installed Ren'Py manually, navigate to the installation directory and run ./uninstall.sh if available.

2. Remove Ren'Py Projects and Files:

   • Open a file manager.
   • Navigate to the directory where Ren'Py projects are stored (usually ~/renpy or a custom directory).
   • Delete the Ren'Py folder if you wish to remove all associated files.