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Title: I built a free, open-source Save Editor for RPG Maker MV
Body: Hey guys! I've been learning JavaScript and decided to tackle a project to help the RPG Maker community. I built a fully functional Save Editor for MV games.
Tech Stack:
It allows you to decode the .rpgsave format, edit the JSON values via a UI, and re-encode it for the game to read. I tried to make the UI user-friendly so you don't have to manually dig through JSON code.
Screenshots: [Insert Screenshot 1] [Insert Screenshot 2]
Try it out here: [Link]
It is completely free and open source. Feel free to check out the code on GitHub [Link]. Constructive criticism is welcome!
| User Type | Best Free Tool | |-----------|----------------| | Quick & easy | saveeditonline.com | | Windows, offline | RPGMakerSaveEdit (GitHub) | | Advanced users | Manual JSON edit |
Start with saveeditonline.com – it’s the most reliable free option and works instantly.
Let's use the Online Editor method (fastest):
Save01.rpgsave to your desktop (as backup).Save01.rpgsave into the webpage.99999.Navigate to the game’s folder. For most RPG Maker MV games, saves are in:
Look for files named file1.rpgsave, file2.rpgsave, etc. rpg mv save editor free
Go to the Save Editor Online web tool. Drag your file1.rpgsave into the designated area.
Platform: Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
Price: $0 (Completely free, no ads)
This is arguably the most user-friendly option. You don’t download anything—just drag and drop your .rpgsave file into your browser.
Step 1 – Locate save file
Find file1.rpgsave in the game’s save folder.
Step 2 – Backup
Copy the file to a safe location (e.g., file1_backup.rpgsave).
Step 3 – Open editor
Go to https://mv.saveeditor.online/ (no download required). Use this if you are a programmer showing
Step 4 – Load file
Drag the .rpgsave file into the browser window. The tool decodes and displays the JSON.
Step 5 – Modify values
Step 6 – Save
Click “Download” to get the modified file. Replace the original in the save folder.
Step 7 – Test
Launch the game and load the edited save.
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