.CCI File Extension
Citra Cartridge Image
| Developer | Citra Emulator Project |
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What is a CCI file?
A CCI file is a game ROM file used by Citra, a discontinued emulator for Nintendo 3DS games. It contains the game's executable data and sometimes additional game content, such as updates or manuals. Retro games use the CCI format to play and preserve Nintendo 3DS games on computers and devices via Azahar without requiring the original console or cartridge.
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Gamers often create CCI files by dumping the content from physical Nintendo 3DS cartridges. This process captures all cartridge data into a single file, making it convenient for storage and game backup. CCI files are similar in function to .3DS files, as both store the complete contents of a 3DS game cartridge for use in emulation.
Unlike native .CXI files, which contain only specific game elements, CCI files may include multiple CXI files. These additional files often hold supplementary, non-essential game data, while a single CXI file within the CCI is typically enough to launch the game. Despite the presence of multiple files, users primarily interact with the CCI as a comprehensive game package compatible with the Azahar emulator.
How to open a CCI file
You can open a CCI file with Azahar. To open a CCI file with Azahar, select File → Load File. Citra also supports CCI files, but it is discontinued.
Programs that open CCI files
Cerbios Compressed ISO
| Developer | Team Resurgent |
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A CCI file may also be a disk image of a video game for the original Xbox console. It contains a copy of an original Xbox game, compressed to remove padding and other unnecessary data. Gamers create CCI files using Repackinator, an Xbox .ISO management tool.
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Team Resurgent developed Repackinator to allow Xbox gamers to manage Xbox game dumps saved as ISO disc images. As part of developing Repackinator, Team Resurgent (in partnership with Team Cerbios) created the CCI, or Cerbios Compressed ISO, format.
Gamers can use Repackinator to compress ISO copies of their games into CCI files. This reduces the files' size and allows gamers to store disc images more efficiently. CCI compression is based on LZ4 compression.
How to open a CCI file
You can open a CCI file with Team Resurgent Repackinator (multiplatform). Specifically, you can use Repackinator to convert your CCI files to the .iSO format.
You can also use CCI files with Xboxes that have the Cerbios custom BIOS installed.
Programs that open CCI files
Compressed Champions' Interlace Bitmap
| Developer | N/A |
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How to open a CCI file
You can open a CCI file with Piotr Fusik RECOIL (multiplatform) or Tom's Editor (Web) to view the image it contains.
How to convert a CCI file
You can use RECOIL or Tom's Editor to convert CCI files to more common image formats. For example, Tom's Editor can convert CCI files to the following formats:
