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Basic information about N64 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension N64(*.N64 or *.n64), you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the N64 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the N64 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the N64 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support N64 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the N64 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the N64 file?
  • How to open a N64 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a N64 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a N64 file?
  • How to convert N64 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to N64 file format?


1.Detail information about N64 file extension: Nintendo 64 Emulator ROM File

File type Nintendo 64 Emulator ROM File Category Game Files
Developer Nintendo File format Binary
Description N64 file is a Nintendo 64 Emulator ROM File developed by Nintendo. Nintendo 64 game that can be run on a PC using an N64 emulation program; contains the game data from the original N64 cartridge; often called an N64 game ROM or game image file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert N64 files

Windows
Nemu64
Project64
1964
UltraHLE

macOS
Mupen64Plus
sixtyforce

Android
N64oid



Can't open a N64 file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.N64”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the N64 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support N64 file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of N64 files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a N64 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a N64 file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a N64 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the N64 file is damaged.
  • Whether the N64 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the N64 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the N64 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the N64 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a N64 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a N64 file.

If the N64 file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.