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Installation

Get started with the Elden Ring Save Manager on your platform.

Windows

Requirements

  • Windows 10 or later
  • No additional dependencies required

Installation Steps

  1. Download the latest release
  2. Go to Releases
  3. Download the Windows zip

  4. Extract it

  5. Run the executable

  6. No installation needed - it's a portable application

  7. Double-click to launch

  8. Optional: Create shortcut

  9. Right-click Elden Ring Save Manager.exe → Send to → Desktop

Save File Location

Windows saves are located at: 

%APPDATA%\EldenRing\<steamid>\ER0000.sl2/co2

The tool auto-detects this location.

Linux / Steam Deck

Installation Steps

  1. Download the latest release
  2. Go to Releases
  3. Download the Linux zip

  4. Extract it

  5. Run the AppImage

  6. The AppImage should be executable by default, just run it

FUSE Installation

If you get a FUSE error:

Ubuntu/Debian: 

sudo apt install fuse

Arch Linux: 

sudo pacman -S fuse2

Fedora: 

sudo dnf install fuse

Save File Location

Native Steam: 

~/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/1245620/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Roaming/EldenRing/

Flatpak Steam: 

~/.var/app/com.valvesoftware.Steam/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/1245620/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Roaming/EldenRing/

The tool auto-detects both paths.

Steam Deck Specific

  1. Switch to Desktop Mode (Steam button → Power → Switch to Desktop)
  2. Follow Linux installation steps above
  3. The tool detects Steam Deck environment automatically
  4. Can be added to Steam as non-Steam game for Gaming Mode access

From Source

For developers or those who want the latest development version.

Requirements

  • Python 3.13 or later
  • pip or uv package manager
  • Git

Installation

Using uv (recommended): 

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/Hapfel1/er-save-manager.git
cd er-save-manager

# Create virtual environment and install
uv venv
source .venv/bin/activate  # Linux/macOS
# or
.venv\Scripts\activate  # Windows

# Install dependencies
uv pip install -e .

# Setup
uv sync --locked --dev

Using pip: 

# Clone and enter directory
git clone https://github.com/Hapfel1/er-save-manager.git
cd er-save-manager

# Create virtual environment
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # Linux/macOS
# or
venv\Scripts\activate  # Windows

# Install
pip install -e .

# Setup
uv sync --locked --dev

Running

uv run python run_gui.py

See the Contributing guide for build details.

Verification

After installation, verify the tool works:

  1. Launch the application
  2. Click Auto-Detect - should find your save file
  3. Select the correct file
  4. If successful, you'll see your character list

If auto-detect fails, use Browse to manually locate your save file.

Updating

Portable Versions (Windows/Linux)

  1. Download new version from Releases
  2. Replace old executable/AppImage
  3. Your settings and backups are preserved

Source Installation

cd er-save-manager
git pull
pip install -e .  # or uv pip install -e .

Troubleshooting

Windows protected your PC

  • Click More info and then Run anyway
  • This is the default warning by Windows for any unsigned executables. Signing an executable costs too much for it to be worth it.

"Application won't start" (Windows):

"FUSE error" (Linux):

  • Install FUSE package (see above)
  • Try running with --appimage-extract-and-run flag

"Save file not found":

  • Use Browse button to manually locate save
  • Check you have Elden Ring installed
  • For Linux: verify Proton prefix path

"Permission denied" (Linux):

  • Make sure AppImage is executable: chmod +x
  • Check save file permissions

See Troubleshooting for more issues.

Next Steps

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