---
tags: file
title: Save and Load
brief: This example shows how to save and load data using sys.save() and sys.load()
author: Defold Foundation
scripts: sys_save_load.script
---

The example will save and load a file containing a Lua table with a single value key-value pair representing a highscore. Loading and saving is done using sys.load() and sys.save(). Also refer to the [Working with files manual](https://defold.com/manuals/file-access/).