.NSZ File Extension

Compressed Nintendo Switch Game File

NSZ files store Switch games in a compressed form. These files allow faster installs and save speeds. To open an NSZ file, use Tinfoil or similar software. NSZ files offer reduced size compared to NS...

General Information

Title NSZ File Extension
Extension .nsz
Full Form Compressed Nintendo Switch Game File
File Type Game File
Developer Nicoboss
MIME Type application/x-nintendo-switch-rom

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Reduce file size
Features Compressed, Installable

File Characteristics

Quality Equivalent to original
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Console Gaming Yes
Software Testing Yes
Data Archiving Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Piracy concerns
Best Practices Legitimate use, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2019
Latest Version Varies with tool

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .nsp, .xci

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
NSZ Tool Free Windows, Linux
Tinfoil Free Nintendo Switch
Goldleaf Free Nintendo Switch