Nintendo Character Resource File
General Information
| Title | .NCER File Extension |
| Extension | .ncer |
| Full Form | Nintendo Character Resource File |
| File Type | Game Resource File |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store sprites |
| Additional Functions | Animation data, Palette indexing |
| Features | Game development, Resource management |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Optimized for DS |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Game Modding | Yes |
| Custom Sprites | Yes |
| Animation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Backup original files, Validate source |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2004 |
| Latest Version | Varies with game |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .nds, .ncgr, .nclr, .nsbmd |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Nintendo DS Emulators |
Free, Varies | Varies |
 Console Tool |
Free | Windows |
| Tinke |
Free | Windows |