JKSV review
A free, feature-rich Switch save manager with manual restores and optional remote uploads.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
JKSV is a free, open-source save manager for Nintendo Switch systems running homebrew software. It supports backups and restores for account, system, device, temporary, cache, and other supported save-data types. Users can process all saves for the system or an individual user, work with individual titles, and export backups as unpacked folders or ZIP archives. Its audience is primarily homebrew users who want direct control over save administration rather than a narrow backup-only utility.
Its standout feature is breadth within Switch save management. JKSV can create save data for installed titles, import and create SVI save data, resize save data, delete saves, and provide cleanup tools and save statistics. It also supports batch operations, which can reduce repetitive work when handling multiple saves. The published feature set covers backup, archive export, restoration, title creation, and save maintenance in one open-source tool.
Remote storage adds another useful layer. JKSV supports Google Drive and WebDAV, and configured remote storage can receive automatic backup uploads. That makes it suitable for users who want local save handling alongside optional cloud or WebDAV storage. The main boundary is platform and setup scope: JKSV is documented for Nintendo Switch homebrew, and restores remain manual. Choose it for broad save operations, archive handling, and configurable remote uploads; choose a more narrowly managed solution if you need a workflow outside Switch homebrew or automated restoration.
JKSV pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Backs up and restores supported Switch save-data types
- Exports saves as folders or ZIP archives
- Supports Google Drive and WebDAV with automatic uploads
- Where it doesn't
- Designed for Nintendo Switch systems running homebrew
- Restore operations are manual
- Remote storage requires configuration
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