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CIA File Extension

CIA file extension is created by Nintendo, also known as CTR Importable Archive. CIA has been classified as Game Files. The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open CIA files in ctrtool program.



CTR Importable Archive File Type

CTR Importable Archive File Type
Extension .cia
Developer Nintendo
Popularity 5.0 (148 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program ctrtool
Category Game Files
Format Not Available
Updated 12/1/2024

What is a CIA File Type?

The structure of the CIA is similar to the .WAD used by the Wii console. The sections that make up a CIA file are the certificate string, ticket, TDG data, data from the content file and metadata from the file.

It can be used to read and extract CIA files.



Free online CIA Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .CIA (CTR Importable Archive) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to CIA, merge, split and compare the CIA files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.



CIA Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the CTR Importable Archive .CIA File Extensions while opening the .CIA files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open CIA Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for CTR Importable Archive on your system such as ctrtool.
  2. Associate default Ctrtool ctrtool program for *.cia (CTR Importable Archive) files.

    Associate CIA Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.CIA (e.g example.cia) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Ctrtool ctrtool program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .cia files.

Related CIA File Extensions

CIA default file extension is .CIA and other similer related extensions are:



All Platform Software Programs for CIA File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the CIA files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open CIA File on Windows

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ctrtool image. ctrtool 000 for Windows Free ctrtool
DIAL DIALux image. DIAL DIALux 000 for Windows Free DIAL DIALux

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About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

CIA file extension icon image.About CIA - CTR Importable Archive

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Updated 12/1/2024


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