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Basic information about ND5 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension ND5（*.ND5 or *.nd5）, 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 ND5 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the ND5 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ND5 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ND5 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ND5 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ND5 file?
  • How to open a ND5 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ND5 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ND5 file?
  • How to convert ND5 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ND5 file format?


1.Detail information about ND5 file extension: Renamed NDS File

File type Renamed NDS File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description ND5 file is a Renamed NDS File. Nintendo DS game ROM in which the file extension has been renamed from ".nds" to ".nd5"; contains a copy of a Nintendo DS game that be played on a PC using a Nintendo DS emulator.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ND5 files

Windows		 NO$GBA
DeSmuME
iDeaS Emulator
DSemu
Dualis

macOS		 DeSmuME
OpenEmu

Linux		 DeSmuME
iDeaS Emulator



Can't open a ND5 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.ND5”。

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 ND5 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support ND5 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 ND5 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 ND5 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a ND5 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 ND5 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the ND5 file is damaged.
  • Whether the ND5 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the ND5 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the ND5 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the ND5 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a ND5 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a ND5 file.

If the ND5 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.