How to convert your CIA file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your CIA file.
- You'll see a preview.
- 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.
Use Convert.Guru online viewer to open and convert your CIA file.
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The CIA Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our CIA converter.