ConvertXciToNsp Switch
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| Author | tetj |
| Type | PC Utilities |
| License | N/A |
| Last Updated | 2026/02/27 |
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A simple C# console application that batch converts Nintendo Switch XCI files to NSP format using 4nxci. Can also be used to rename NSP files to this format:
- Base Games:
GameTitle[TitleID][BASE].nsp - Updates/Patches'
GameTitle[TitleID][v65536][UPD].nsp - DLC/Add-ons:
GameTitle[TitleID][DLC].nsp
This tool automates the conversion of multiple XCI files to NSP format by processing all .xci files found in a specified folder.
User guide
Prerequisites
4nxci.exe - Must be available in your system PATH or in the same directory as the executable (ConvertXciToNsp.exe).
Usage
Run the application with a folder path containing XCI files:
ConvertXciToNsp.exe <folder_path> [-e] [-d] [-r] [-recursive]
Options
-c: Convert XCI files to .NSP files-d: Delete XCI files after successful conversion-r: Rename NSP files to predefined format:GameTitle[TitleID][BASE].nsp-recursive: Process XCI files in subfolders as well
Examples
Convert XCI files to NSP and delete the original XCI files:
ConvertXciToNsp.exe -c -d "C:\Games\Nintendo Switch\XCI Files"
Convert XCI files to NSP including all subfolders:
ConvertXciToNsp.exe -c -recursive "C:\Games\Nintendo Switch\XCI Files"
Rename NSP files recursively:
ConvertXciToNsp.exe -r -recursive "C:\Games\Nintendo Switch\NSP Files"
The application will:
- Scan the specified folder for all
.xcifiles (and subfolders if-recursiveis specified) - Process each file using
4nxci.exewith the specified options (-c,-d,-r) - Display progress and exit codes for each conversion
- Report when all files have been processed
Output
The converted NSP files will be created in the same location as the original XCI files.
Performance
- On a hard drive (not SSD), expect approximately 2 minutes to convert a 4GB .xci file
- Conversion times will vary based on file size and storage speed
- SSD storage will provide significantly faster conversion times
Changelog
v1.0
- First Release.