.CIA Estensione file
CTR Importable Archive
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Che cos'è un file CIA?
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 (encrypted titlekey). CIA files are commonly used for installing gamecard updates and mainly store 3DS eShop content.
Maggiori informazioni
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.
Come aprire un file CIA
Those looking to read and extract data from CIA files can do using ctrtool (Windows) or GodMode9 (Nintendo 3DS). Those looking to install decrypted CIA files within a Nintendo 3DS emulator can do so using Lime3DS (cross-platform), which replaced Citra. To install a CIA file with Lime3DS, select File → Install CIA from the program's menu bar.