VNLE Handbook
VNLE — Visual Narrative & Localization Editor
VNLE is a visual dialogue and localization editor for games. Create branching conversations, manage translations and export your story as JSON for your game.
It is designed for game developers, writers and small teams creating dialogue for RPGs, visual novels and other narrative games.
- Build stories visually: Connect dialogue, choices and conditions on a canvas. Characters, portraits, variables and game actions belong to the same project.
- Work across languages: Manage source text and translations together. Share CSV or Excel files with translators and test the flow in preview.
- Bring the story into your game: Export the flow, text and images. The examples show how a dialogue box displays content and connects to inventory and other game systems.
VNLE authors the story; your game engine presents it and performs game actions. This handbook walks through both using The Harbour Key.
From your first conversation to your game
Download the example project · Play in your browser
1 · Follow the exampleMira, a key and five gold pieces.2 · Learn the toolsA practical use for every building block.3 · Export your storyYour exported package and its files.4 · Use it in your gameConnect text, portraits, choices and inventory.