How to Change Font Type in RenPy?

This guide shows how to change the font in RenPy games using AutoTrans to ensure translated text displays correctly.

Step 1: Configure Font Directory

By default, the font directory in C:\Windows\Fonts

• Go to Settings

• In the left sidebar, click Modules

• Click the AutoTrans tab

• in the Font directory field, enter the font directory

• in the Font extensions field, enter the font extensions

Step 2: Select Font in AutoTrans

Once the font directory is configured and fonts are placed in that folder, they will appear in the AutoTrans font dropdown list.

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Font Replacement Method

AutoTrans offers several methods to replace fonts in RenPy games.

Font Replacement Method is used when changing the font doesn't work!

AutoTrans - Font Replacement

Available Methods:

1. Default (Recommended)

Replaces fonts in the standard RenPy font locations.

Steps:

• Select Default

• Click Refresh to scan for fonts

• Click Select all fonts to apply

2. GUI files

Replaces fonts specifically in GUI-related files.

Steps:

• Select GUI files

• Click Refresh

• Click Select all fonts to apply

3. All archive files

Replaces fonts in all RenPy archive files (.rpa files) without modifying the original files.

Steps:

• Select All archive files

• Click Refresh

• Click Select all fonts to apply

4. All archive files + Overwrite

WARNING: This method permanently modifies game files! Always backup the game folder before using this option. This cannot be undone without restoring from backup.

Replaces fonts in all archive files and overwrites the original files.

Steps:

• BACKUP THE GAME FIRST!

• Select All archive files

• Click Refresh

• Enable +Overwrite

• Click Select all fonts to apply