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Basic information about NES file

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

There are 1 file types using the NES file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the NES file with their brief description and a list of programs that support NES file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the NES file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the NES file?
How to open a NES file?
What programs do I need to open a NES file?
What programs help to create and edit a NES file?
How to convert NES files to another file format?
How to convert another files to NES file format?

1.Detail information about NES file extension: Nintendo (NES) ROM File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert NES files
File type	Nintendo (NES) ROM File	Category	Game Files
Developer	Nintendo	File format	Binary
Description	NES file is a Nintendo (NES) ROM File developed by Nintendo. An NES file is a game ROM created from an NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) video game. It contains the same data as the original NES cartridge and can be opened and played on a Mac or PC using an NES emulator.
Windows	Nestopia VirtuaNES FCEUX Jnes FakeNES NesterJ iNES MESS
macOS	RockNES Nestopia MESS OpenEmu
Linux	FCEUX Nestopia MESS
Android	Nesoid

How to convert NES files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for NES files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve NES to another files conversion, you may use the option.

NES to APK

How to convert another files to NES file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to NES file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to NES conversion, you may use the option.

APK to NES

Can't open a NES 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.NES”。

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 NES extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the NES 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.