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Save Keeper
What it is
Save Keeper backs up PS Vita and PSP save games and syncs them to the user’s Google Drive. It creates timestamped ZIP backups for Vita, PSP/Adrenaline, and homebrew saves, and keeps multiple backups per game so an older save can be restored. Before overwriting a save, the app backs up the current version unless an identical backup already exists. Users can label backups and sort them by name, latest backup, or last saved. Backups in the same Google Drive account can be downloaded and restored on another Vita or PS TV. Setup requires a PS Vita or PS TV with HENkaku or h-encore enabled, unsafe homebrew enabled, a VPK installer such as VitaShell, and a Google account. Google sign-in starts with a phone-scanned QR code or a code entered at google.com/device. The app stores a sign-in token on the Vita; the setup guide advises treating it like a password because someone who copies it can read the backups in the user’s Drive. The built-in homebrew savedata configuration currently covers RetroArch, though users can choose paths for other homebrew apps. Save Keeper is free and open source under GPLv3.
For and against
For
- Creates timestamped ZIP backups.
- Keeps multiple versions per game.
- Backs up current data before restoring.
- Backups can move between Vita and PS TV.
- Licensed under GPLv3.
Against
- Requires HENkaku or h-encore and unsafe homebrew.
- A VPK installer is required.
- Built-in homebrew configuration currently covers only RetroArch.
- The stored sign-in token should be treated like a password.
The verdict
Save Keeper offers save history and a restore safeguard for compatible Vita and PS TV setups. Before using it, account for the homebrew requirements and protect the sign-in token stored on the device.
Who it suits
Save Keeper is for PS Vita or PS TV owners who want to back up game saves to Google Drive. It requires enabled homebrew and a Google account for Drive sync.
Plans and prices
Save Keeper
PS Vita or PS TV with HENkaku / h-encore · Google account required for Drive sync
Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- 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.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Backup format
- It creates timestamped ZIP backups of Vita, PSP/Adrenaline, and homebrew saves.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Backup history
- It keeps multiple backups per game so users can restore an older save.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Backup management
- The app keeps multiple backups per game and lets users label them and sort by name, latest backup, or last saved.github.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Build and distribution
- The README documents VPK installation and building from source with VitaSDK.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- 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.github.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- 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.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- 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.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- 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.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Homebrew support
- Users can select homebrew savedata paths, and the built-in configuration currently covers RetroArch.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- 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.github.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is licensed under GPLv3.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Maker identity
- The GitHub release page identifies the maker as Maciej Holyszko.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Multiple devices
- Backups stored in the same Google Drive account can be downloaded and restored on another Vita or PS TV.github.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Notable limitation
- The built-in homebrew savedata configuration currently covers only RetroArch, though more apps can be added.github.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Save Keeper backs up PS Vita and PSP save games and syncs backups to the user's Google Drive.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- 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.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Restore protection
- Before restoring, the app automatically backs up the current save unless an identical backup already exists.github.com · read 10 Oct 2026
