Skip to content
SPECIFICTION
Get listed

Save Keeper

github.com

Free plan
Visit github.com
Spec score 7.6 #17 of 27 in Game Save Managers

Spec sheet

Purpose
Save Keeper backs up PS Vita and PSP save games and syncs backups to the user's Google Drive.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security
The README says HTTPS uses a Mozilla CA bundle with TLS verification enabled.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The project is licensed under GPLv3.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Authentication
Google sign-in uses a QR code or a code entered at google.com/device, and the sign-in token is stored on the Vita in google-token.json.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Backup format
It creates timestamped ZIP backups of Vita, PSP/Adrenaline, and homebrew saves.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Backup history
It keeps multiple backups per game so users can restore an older save.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Backup management
The app keeps multiple backups per game and lets users label them and sort by name, latest backup, or last saved.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Build and distribution
The README documents VPK installation and building from source with VitaSDK.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Credential handling
The app stores OAuth client credentials and a Google sign-in token on the Vita, and the README says to treat the token like a password.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Credential sensitivity
The setup guide says to treat google-token.json like a password because anyone who copies it can read the backups in the user's Drive.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Drive integration
Backups are uploaded to a PSV Saves folder in the user's own Google Drive and can be downloaded or restored on other devices.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Google permissions
The setup guide says Save Keeper requests only the Google Drive drive.file permission, which grants access to files the app created itself.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Homebrew support
Users can select homebrew savedata paths, and the built-in configuration currently covers RetroArch.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Integration
Google sign-in is started by scanning a QR code with a phone, and backups are uploaded to a PSV Saves folder in Google Drive.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maker identity
The GitHub release page identifies the maker as Maciej Holyszko.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Multiple devices
Backups stored in the same Google Drive account can be downloaded and restored on another Vita or PS TV.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Notable limitation
The built-in homebrew savedata configuration currently covers only RetroArch, though more apps can be added.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Requirements
The app requires a PS Vita or PS TV with HENkaku or h-encore enabled, unsafe homebrew enabled, and a way to install a VPK.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Restore protection
Before restoring, the app automatically backs up the current save unless an identical backup already exists.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Restore safety
Before a restore overwrites a save, Save Keeper automatically backs up the current save unless an identical backup already exists.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Transport security
The project README says HTTPS uses a packaged Mozilla CA bundle with TLS verification enabled.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Save Keeper Free PS Vita or PS TV with HENkaku / h-encore · Google account required for Drive sync Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Every Save Keeper plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

Alternatives to Save KeeperAll alternatives →