VN Project Sharing

Learn how to share, protect, transfer, and import VN project files across supported devices.

Updated July 30, 2026 · 4 min read

Use these steps to share an editable VN project without using [Read-only] or [Protect Project].

Note
Users without VN Pro can use Project Sharing once per day.

Supported platforms: iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows

1. On [Home], find the project you want to share and tap the […] button beside it.

2. Tap [Share Project].

Open the project menu and tap Share Project

3. Choose how much project media to include:

[Full] includes all footage and other media used in the project.
[Simple] lets you choose which footage to include.

4. If you selected [Simple], tap [Footage], select the clips you want to include, and tap [Confirm Selected Footage] to select the desired clips to be included in the project file. If you selected [Full], continue to the next step.

Choose Full or Simple and select footage when using Simple

5. Tap the [Share] button.

6. Choose an app or location to send or save the VN project file.

Tap Share and choose where to send or save the project file

Use Read-only and Protect Project

Before tapping [Share], you can turn on either of these optional controls if you subscirbed to VN Pro:

[Read-only] allows the recipient to open and view the project but prevents editing and exporting.

Turn on Read-only before sharing a project

[Protect Project] lets you add a password, choose when access expires, and limit the number of exports. Review these settings before sharing the project file.

Turn on Protect Project and configure its access settings

After choosing the controls you need, tap [Share] and select where to send or save the project file.

Import a VN Project File

1. Open the shared VN project file and choose VN from the available apps.

2. If the project is protected, enter its password and tap [Confirm].

Open the VN project file and enter its password if required

3. Wait for VN to finish loading the project. Keep VN open during this process.

4. Tap [Open Project] to open the project in the editor.

Wait for the project to load and tap Open Project

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about sharing, transferring, protecting, importing, and editing VN projects.

If I delete VN, can VN restore my project files? Are projects backed up automatically when I sign in?

No. VN automatically saves a project on its current device, but signing in to a VN account does not back up or sync the project to the cloud. For privacy reasons, VN cannot access or restore your project files. Before switching devices or uninstalling VN, use [Share Project] and save the project file in a secure location.

Can I continue editing a VN project on another device?

Yes. Share the project using [Full], keep [Read-only] turned off, and send the resulting VN project file to the other device. Open the file with VN, wait for it to load, and tap [Open Project].

Which devices support VN Project Sharing?

VN Project Sharing is supported on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. You can transfer a VN project file between these supported platforms.

What is the difference between [Full] and [Simple] project sharing?

[Full] includes all media used in the project. [Simple] lets you select which footage to include and can create a smaller project file. Choose [Full] when the recipient needs the complete project and all of its media.

Why are photos, videos, or other media missing from a shared VN project?

The project may have been shared using [Simple] without all required footage selected. Ask the sender to share it again using [Full], or use [Simple] and select every clip the recipient needs.

How do I allow someone else to edit my VN project?

Keep [Read-only] turned off when sharing the project. The recipient can then import the VN project file and continue editing it.

Can I share a VN project without allowing the recipient to edit or export it?

Yes. Turn on [Read-only] before tapping [Share]. The recipient can open and view the project but cannot edit or export it.

What is the difference between [Read-only] and [Protect Project]?

[Read-only] prevents editing and exporting. [Protect Project] lets you control access with a password, an expiration period, and an export limit.

How do I password-protect a shared VN project?

On the Project File screen, turn on [Protect Project], review or set the password, and then tap [Share]. The recipient must enter the correct password to import the project.

Can I set an expiration period or export limit for a shared VN project?

Yes. Turn on [Protect Project], then set [Expiration] and [Export Limits] before sharing the project file.

Why can't I open, edit, or export a shared VN project?

The file may require a password, may have expired, may be [Read-only], or may have reached its export limit. Check the message in VN and contact the sender for the password or a new file with the required access.

Does [Share Project] create a finished video?

No. [Share Project] creates a VN project file for transferring or collaborating. To create a playable video, open the project and use [Export].

How often can I use VN Project Sharing?

Users without VN Pro can use Project Sharing once per day. This limit applies when creating and sharing a VN project file.

Share a VN Project File

Use Read-only and Protect Project

Import a VN Project File

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Frequently Asked Questions