.CIA File Extension
- Developer by: Nintendo
- Category: Game Files
What are .CIA files and how to open them?
Can't open .CIA file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .CIA file.What is a .CIA file extension?
.CIA file extension is created by Nintendo. .CIA has been classified as Game Files.
.CIA is CTR Importable Archive
A CIA file is a CTR Importable Archive used to install game content to a Nintendo 3DS handheld device. It contains game content, TMD (title metadata), and a ticket (format that stores an encrypted titlekey). CIA files are commonly used for installing gamecard updates and mainly store 3DS eShop content.
The CIA format structure is similar to the .WAD format used by the Wii console. The sections that make up a CIA file are the certificate chain, ticket, TMD file data, content file data, and meta file data.
NOTE: The ctrtool can be used to read and extract CIA files.
List of all softwares that can open the CTR Importable Archive
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