Uninstall Renpy [upd] Jun 2026

Default locations: C:\renpy-8.0.3-sdk or wherever you extracted it.

You likely used the "Install" feature. Go to C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs and manually delete the Ren’Py shortcut. Then run the proper uninstall via Settings > Apps. uninstall renpy

Do not extract the new version over an old, partially deleted installation. Always use a clean folder. Default locations: C:\renpy-8

If you have installed Ren'Py from a source or a different package manager, you might need to use a different command or method to uninstall it. Then run the proper uninstall via Settings > Apps

To uninstall Ren'Py properly, one must locate the main Ren'Py directory. This folder contains the launcher executable ( renpy.exe on Windows, renpy.app on macOS, or renpy.sh on Linux), the renpy and lib subdirectories, and crucially, the rapt and renios folders for mobile builds. Deleting this entire folder removes the engine itself. However, the user’s projects—the visual novels they have created or are developing—are usually stored elsewhere, often within a projects or games subfolder inside the same directory. If the user intends to keep their creative work, they must first move these project folders to a new location before deletion. Ren'Py also generates persistent data, such as recent project lists, editor preferences, and SDK update caches. On Windows, these are sometimes saved in %APPDATA%\RenPy ; on macOS, in ~/Library/RenPy ; and on Linux, in ~/.renpy . A thorough uninstall should include deleting these hidden folders as well.

Even after deleting the app, Ren'Py often leaves behind "persistent data" (save files and configuration settings) in a separate system folder. If you want a completely clean slate, delete these folders: , and hit Enter. Look for a folder named