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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.
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.
