Project Archive — Scratch

Archiving a project that includes usernames, comments, or personal art of a minor requires caution. The official Scratch Community Guidelines discourage re-publishing projects without the creator’s consent if the creator has deleted their account.

Scratch projects (specifically version 3.0) are archived as files , which are essentially ZIP archives containing the following internal assets: [11, 26] scratch project archive

[Brief, step‑by‑step controls. Example: Use arrow keys to move, spacebar to jump. Avoid red enemies. Reach the green flag to win. ] Archiving a project that includes usernames, comments, or

In the vast ecosystem of learn-to-code platforms, few have had as profound an impact as Scratch. Developed by the MIT Media Lab Lifelong Kindergarten Group, Scratch has introduced tens of millions of young minds to the logic and creativity of programming. It is a digital playground where static sprites become animated stories, where code blocks orchestrate symphonies, and where children become engineers. Example: Use arrow keys to move, spacebar to jump

Beyond simple backups, these archives foster a sense of digital preservation. Many "lost" games from the early 2010s have been recovered thanks to dedicated archivists who saved files before the migration from Flash-based players. These projects are more than just code; they represent the first steps of a generation of software engineers and digital artists.