Separate by system
System folders make your library easier to review, move, and back up.
Legal guide
Organize your retro library responsibly
EmuTribe is built to organize and run files the user has the right to use. This guide avoids illegal shortcuts and focuses on library structure, naming, saves, and backups.
We do not do
ROM, ISO, or BIOS downloads
Focus
User-owned files
Organization
Folders, names, artwork, and saves
KEY POINTS
What this page answers
Keep names clean
Consistent names help artwork, metadata, and local search.
Protect your saves
Saves and settings deserve separate backup attention from game files.
01
The legal boundary
EmuTribe does not teach users how to download protected games, does not provide links, and does not distribute system files. Responsibility for game files, BIOS, and firmware remains with the user.
This page exists to guide organization and safety, not to enable piracy.
02
Recommended structure
A simple structure reduces confusion and makes backups predictable.
- Create one folder per system.
- Keep filenames consistent.
- Separate saves and save states from game files where possible.
- Back up important app data before changing devices.
Frequently asked questions
Does EmuTribe tell me where to download ROMs?
No. EmuTribe does not provide or point to downloads of protected games.
Can I keep everything in Drive?
You are responsible for what you store in third-party services. EmuTribe focuses on app data and user-authorized files.
Why does this page exist?
To help users organize their own libraries without confusing emulation with illegal content distribution.