Novelez is a no-code Visual Novel creation platform that helps writers, creators, indie teams, artists, and storytellers build playable interactive stories directly in their browser.

Is Novelez free to use?

Yes. The web version is free, with 1 project (plus the tutorial), 100MB of storage per project, and Ren'Py export.

What platforms can I publish to?

Novelez supports browser-based web preview and sharing by link, and you can export your project to Ren'Py to build for PC.

Do I need coding experience?

No. You write dialogue like a script, one line at a time, and create branches with a single Make branch button. Flow view shows the same story as connected chapters. No programming knowledge is required.

What is the best no-code visual novel maker for beginners?

Novelez is designed specifically for beginners. Unlike RenPy which requires Python scripting, Novelez uses a browser-based visual drag-and-drop interface that anyone can learn in minutes. No installation or coding knowledge is required.

Can I publish visual novels to Steam?

Novelez exports your project to Ren'Py, a widely used visual novel engine, so you can use its PC build pipeline for Steam and other stores.

How is Novelez different from RenPy?

RenPy requires Python scripting and local installation. Novelez is a browser-based, no-code alternative with a script-style editor, a Flow view for branching, built-in asset management, and instant web preview.

Can I turn a webtoon into a game?

Yes. Upload your webtoon panels as background images, add character sprites and dialogue lines, then create branching story paths with one click. Novelez makes it easy to transform any story into an interactive visual novel without coding.

What file formats does Novelez support?

Novelez supports PNG, JPG, and WEBP for images and MP3 for audio such as background music and sound effects. Browser preview and web sharing are available today, and you can export to Ren'Py for PC builds.

How do I share my visual novel with others?

You can share your visual novel through the browser-based web player with a share link, or export it to Ren'Py to distribute a PC build.

Sharing and Deploying Overview

Novelez offers three main ways to show your finished game to others or keep it as files.

Distribution Methods at a Glance

1. Share Link
Click [Share] in the header to get a link that anyone who receives it can open in a browser to play immediately. The Novelez gallery is private to protect creators' copyright, so a share link is the only way to show your work to others. Shared games are not indexed by search engines. To share, your story needs at least 5 lines of dialogue and a choice or an ending.

2. Download as Text
Exports your script as a text (.txt) file. Handy as a backup or for external editing, and free for everyone.

3. Download Ren'Py Project
Exports a Ren'Py project, assets included, as a .zip file. Unzip it and open the folder with the Ren'Py SDK to run it — useful for continuing in Ren'Py or building your own distributable files.

Both exports are in the header's [⋯ More] menu, as "Export as text (.txt)" and "Export Ren'Py project (.zip)."

A Pre-Release Checklist

Whichever method you use, we recommend verifying the following before sharing:

Every path reaches an Ending properly
Every Choice destination is correctly connected (no red warnings left at the end of chapters)
No character or background images are missing
Any debug lines like {score} have been removed
Credits are filled in
18+ content is flagged correctly where applicable

What This Chapter Covers

The following pages cover each distribution method in turn:

Share Link — The simplest way to share online
Download as Text — Text backups
Build Generation — A distribution path that is not currently offered