Export your Kame Editor theme as a shareable file
Kame Editor stores your theme settings — colors, fonts, spacing, and all the visual choices you've made — in a single file that you can save, share, or move to another computer. Exporting a theme takes about two minutes and requires only the menu at the top of Kame Editor itself.
The exported file is a plain text document with a .json extension, which means any computer running Kame Editor can read it. You can email it to a colleague, upload it to a shared folder, or keep it as a backup before you make big changes to your current setup.
Key Takeaways
- Open Kame Editor, go to the Theme menu, and select Export Theme to save your current setup as a .json file.
- The exported file contains all your color choices, font selections, and spacing settings in a format any Kame Editor installation can read.
- You can rename the exported file anything you want, and store it anywhere on your computer — your Documents folder or Desktop work fine.
- To use an exported theme on another computer, open Kame Editor there, go to Theme > Import Theme, and select the .json file you saved.
Step-by-step: Export your theme right now
Start with Kame Editor open on your screen. You do not need to close any files or projects you are working on — the export happens in the background.
- Look at the menu bar at the very top of the Kame Editor window and click on Theme.
- A dropdown menu appears. Click Export Theme.
- A save dialog opens. Choose where you want to store the file — your Documents folder or Desktop are both common choices.
- The filename field shows a default name like "theme.json" or "kame-theme.json". You can change this to anything you want — for example, "dark-blue-theme.json" or "work-setup.json" — but leave the ".json" part at the end.
- Click the Save button at the bottom right of the dialog.
- Kame Editor confirms the export is complete. Your theme file now exists on your computer.
The entire process takes less than a minute. The file size is usually between 5 and 50 kilobytes, so it is small enough to email or text to someone else if you want to share your theme.
Where the exported file actually goes
When you click Save, the .json file lands in the folder you selected. On Windows, this is usually your Documents folder or Desktop. On Mac, it works the same way — the file appears wherever you told it to save.
If you are not sure where you saved it, you can search for the filename. On Windows, press Windows key + S and type the filename. On Mac, press Command + Space, type Spotlight, and search from there. Both will find the file within a few seconds.
Once you have located the file, you can move it to a cloud storage folder like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive if you want to back it up or access it from another computer later.
How to import an exported theme on another computer
If you have a .json theme file and want to use it on a different computer, the process is the reverse of export. Open Kame Editor on the new machine, click Theme in the menu bar, then select Import Theme.
A file browser opens. Navigate to wherever you stored the .json file — it might be in your Downloads folder if someone sent it to you, or in your Documents folder if you moved it there yourself. Click the file and then click Open. Kame Editor loads all the settings from that file and applies them immediately.
Your new computer now has the exact same colors, fonts, and spacing as the original. Any projects you open will use this imported theme by default, though you can still switch themes or create new ones at any time.
What happens if the export fails
Export failures are rare, but they usually happen for one of two reasons: Kame Editor does not have permission to write to the folder you selected, or your hard drive is full. If you see an error message, try saving to your Desktop instead — it almost always has the necessary permissions.
If you still get an error, restart Kame Editor completely. Close the program, wait five seconds, and open it again. Then try the export one more time. This clears any temporary glitches that might be blocking the save.
If the problem continues, check that you have at least 100 megabytes of free space on your hard drive. On Windows, right-click your C: drive and select Properties. On Mac, click the Apple menu, select About This Mac, then click Storage. If your drive is nearly full, delete some large files or empty your Recycle Bin or Trash, then try exporting again.
Naming and organizing multiple theme exports
If you create and export several themes, giving them clear names makes it much easier to find the right one later. Instead of saving everything as "theme.json", use names that describe what the theme is for: "client-presentation-dark.json", "coding-high-contrast.json", or "reading-mode-sepia.json".
You can also create a folder just for your themes. On Windows or Mac, right-click on your Desktop or in your Documents folder, select New Folder, and name it "Kame Themes". Then save all your exported themes inside that folder. This keeps them organized and makes them easy to find when you want to import one on another computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit the .json file in Notepad or another text editor?
Yes, the .json file is plain text and opens in Notepad, TextEdit, or any other text editor. However, the format is strict — if you change something incorrectly, Kame Editor may not be able to import it. Only edit the file if you know what you are doing, and always keep a backup of the original.
What if I export a theme and then make more changes to it in Kame Editor?
The exported file does not update automatically. It is a snapshot of your theme at the moment you exported it. If you make changes after the export, you need to export again to save those changes to the file. The new export will overwrite the old file if you use the same filename.
Can I share an exported theme with someone using a different version of Kame Editor?
Usually yes, but older versions of Kame Editor may not recognize some of the newer color or font options. If the person you are sharing with has an older version, they might see a warning when they import. The theme will still load, but some settings may not apply correctly.
Is there a limit to how many themes I can export?
No. You can export as many themes as you want. Each one is just a separate .json file on your computer. The only limit is how much storage space you have available.
What if I lose the exported file?
You can always recreate it by exporting your current theme again. Kame Editor stores your active theme in its own settings, so as long as the program is installed, you can export that theme whenever you need to. If you want to keep a permanent backup, store the .json file in cloud storage like Google Drive or OneDrive.