Convert.Guru

CIA Converter

Convert CIA files online for free


Drop or upload your .CIA file

How to convert your CIA file

  1. Click Select File above, and choose your CIA file.
  2. You'll see a preview.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.


Convert CIA to another file type

The converter easily converts your CIA file to various formats—free and online. No Blender or extra software needed.

  • CIA to 3DS
  • CIA to NDS
  • CIA to ZIP
  • CIA to GBA
  • CIA to OBJ
  • CIA to FBX
  • CIA to DAE
  • CIA to MAX
  • CIA to BLEND
  • CIA to MA
  • CIA to MB
  • CIA to C4D

Convert a file to CIA

The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the CIA file type—in the best quality.

  • DWG to CIA
  • DAE to CIA
  • X3D to CIA
  • IGES to CIA
  • WRL to CIA
  • JT to CIA
  • SKP to CIA
  • 3DS to CIA
  • 3DM to CIA
  • OBJ to CIA
  • STEP to CIA
  • FBX to CIA

About CIA files

The .CIA file type is a Nintendo 3DS CTR Importable Archive, which is used to store game content for the Nintendo 3DS console. It can contain game ROMs, digital certificates, and various other data. It is important to note that .CIA files are not compatible with other gaming platforms, and therefore cannot be used for cross-platform gaming.

The .CIA file type can be converted to other formats using various software, such as 3DS Tool, 3DS Tool by Ihaveamac, and 3DS Tool by Dnasdw. It is important to consider the compatibility of the software with the version of the .CIA file before attempting to convert it. Additionally, some of the data stored in the .CIA file may be lost during the conversion process, so it is important to back up the file before attempting to convert it.

Due to the complexity of the .CIA file type, and the potential for data loss during conversion, it is recommended to use an online website such as Convert.Guru to convert .CIA files. Convert.Guru is free and easy to use, and provides a secure way to convert .CIA files without any data loss.


The CIA Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.

When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.

Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best CIA converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.

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