.CXI File Extension

CXI files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Nintendo 3DS Executable Image

A CXI file contains data to play Nintendo 3DS games on a computer using a 3DS emulator. Before playing, players must create game files by dumping data from game cartridges. Or they can download packag...

General Information

Title CXI File Extension
Extension .cxi
Full Form CTR Executable Image
File Type Game Executable File
Developer Nintendo
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game code
Additional Functions Contain assets, Run on console
Features Encrypted, Signed

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Gaming Yes
Homebrew Development Yes
Emulation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Piracy, Malware
Best Practices Regular updates, Secure distribution

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2011
Latest Version Varies by title

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .3ds, .cia, .3dz

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Citra Emulator Free Windows, Mac, Linux
3DS Hacked Firmware N/A Nintendo 3DS

Type 2: FMAT RAW Image

General Information

Title CXI File Extension
Extension .cxi
Full Form FMAT RAW Image
File Type Raw Image File
Developer Molecular Devices
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store image data
Additional Functions Store metadata
Features High-resolution, Unprocessed

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with software

Use Cases

Scientific Research Yes
Medical Imaging Yes
Drug Discovery Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .raw, .tiff, .fits

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
SoftMax Pro Commercial Windows
ImageJ with FMAT Plugin Free Cross-platform