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1. Open Maou Console and choose Import Game.
2. Select a compatible game archive, folder, or supported executable package that you are allowed to use.
3. Wait for the game to appear in your local library.
4. Select the game to launch it with the matching runtime.

You can also choose Wi-Fi Transfer to send game files from a browser on another device connected to the same local network.

Use MTool translation files

The iPhone, iPad and Mac app supports MTool-compatible JSON translation dictionaries: a JSON object that maps original text to translated text. You can reuse an existing dictionary for the same game without converting it to Maou’s format. Maou’s own .mt catalogs are also supported.

1. In the library, open the game’s actions menu and choose Translations. The manager looks for catalogs bundled with the game.
2. Choose Import and select a MTool .json dictionary or a Maou .mt catalog for that game.
3. Open the imported catalog to review the original text and edit translations, then save your changes.
4. Choose Enable Translation for the catalog, then launch the game. Importing a file alone does not enable it or replace the active catalog.
5. To reuse your changes in MTool, open the catalog’s actions menu and choose Export MTool JSON. You can also export in Maou format, switch catalogs, or disable translation to return to the original text.

Translations are applied without modifying the original game files. Coverage depends on the dictionary, game version and plugins; text with no matching entry keeps its original wording. This feature uses the translations in your catalog and does not automatically generate translations.

Supported RPG Maker games

Maou Console requires iOS 17 or later, iPadOS 17 or later, or macOS 14 or later. Compatibility can vary when a game uses custom plugins, scripts, codecs, or platform-specific behavior.

Import sources

The native app imports complete game folders and ZIP, 7z and RAR archives on iPhone, iPad and Mac, including supported password-protected archives. Enter the password when prompted. A Game.exe-style package must contain a recognizable RPG Maker game; this is not a general Windows application runner.

An archive must contain a complete, recognizable RPG Maker game. Maou Console does not download missing game assets, plugins, scripts, fonts, or media.

Install an RTP

RPG Maker XP, VX, and VX Ace games may depend on an official Runtime Package, or RTP. RTP files are not bundled with Maou Console.

1. Obtain the correct RTP from an official source under terms that allow you to use it.
2. Open Settings in Maou Console.
3. Select RTP and choose the import action.
4. Select the matching XP, VX, or VX Ace package.
5. Confirm that the RTP appears as installed, then launch the game again.

Installing an RTP does not add games to your library.

Use Wi-Fi Transfer

1. Connect both devices to the same local network.
2. Open Wi-Fi Transfer in Maou Console and start the temporary server.
3. Enter the displayed local address in a browser on the other device.
4. Select and upload your game files.
5. Wait for the import result, then stop the server when the transfer is complete.

The transfer is direct between devices on your local network. The developer does not receive the uploaded files or transfer traffic. Guest Wi-Fi, VPNs, firewalls, or client isolation may prevent the devices from reaching each other.

Manage saves and backups

Open a game’s actions menu in the library and choose Manage Saves.

1. In Current Saves, import compatible save files or a save ZIP, or select files to export.
2. Use Back Up Now to keep a local copy before trying a different save.
3. Open Backup History to export a backup or restore an earlier version.

The app backs up existing saves before replacing them during import or restoration. Backups are stored locally and are not automatically cleared with cache. A backup can take you back to the saved state it contains; it does not preserve progress made after that point.

Optional iCloud sync

Availability depends on the installed build. In builds with iCloud save sync enabled, you can turn on sync for individual games. The directly distributed Mac edition does not include iCloud sync. You can still transfer saves manually with export and import.

Sync uses your private CloudKit database under your Apple Account. It transfers saves and version metadata, not game files or RTP. During play, incoming save versions wait until the game exits; local progress is checked before another version is applied. Local backups remain available for recovery.

Appearance, controls, and storage

Use Settings → General to choose an app language and light or dark appearance, review game and backup storage, and clear rebuildable cache. Clearing cache does not delete games, saves or RTP.

Settings → Controls contains the input settings available for your edition. iPhone and iPad provide touch controls, and Mac supports keyboard input. Compatible controllers are available in the separately distributed Mac edition; App Store builds use touch or keyboard.

Diagnostics

If a game does not import or launch, use Maou Console’s manual diagnostics export before contacting support. Review the exported file and remove anything you do not want to share. Diagnostics are never uploaded automatically.

Contact support

For app support or privacy questions, email support@maou-console.com.

Include the Maou Console version, device and operating system version, RPG Maker version, import format, and the exact error message. Do not attach games, RTP packages, saves, or diagnostics unless they are necessary, you have the right to share them, and you have checked that they contain no private information.

Maou Console does not include games, a game catalog, downloadable game content, or RPG Maker RTP packages.