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What is a NACP file? An NACP file contains information a Nintendo Switch video game console or Switch emulator references when running code stored in a Nintendo Switch Executable File ( .NRO file). It includes properties for components in the game or application, including data and cache storage size, runtime parameters, application error codes, and logos. NACP files are not meant to be opened, but game modders may encounter them when attempting to play or modify games or apps.

More Information NACP files are one of several Nintendo Switch resource files. They accompany NRO files and are typically distributed in Nintendo Submission Package ( .NSP ) files.

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.NACP File Extension

Nintendo Application Control Property File

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What is a NACP file?

An NACP file contains information a Nintendo Switch video game console or Switch emulator references when running code stored in a Nintendo Switch Executable File ( .NRO file). It includes properties for components in the game or application, including data and cache storage size, runtime parameters, application error codes, and logos. NACP files are not meant to be opened, but game modders may encounter them when attempting to play or modify games or apps.

More Information

NACP files are one of several Nintendo Switch resource files. They accompany NRO files and are typically distributed in Nintendo Submission Package ( .NSP ) files.

Common NACP Filenames

control.nacp - Name of the NACP file that accompanies NRO files.

How to open a NACP file

You can open NACP files with NSTool (Nintendo Switch Tool) in Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can also open NACP files with NSC_BUILDER (Nintendo Switch Cleaner and Builder) in Windows.

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NSTool

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Updated: August 1, 2024

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What is a NACP file?↓
An NACP file contains information a Nintendo Switch video game console or Switch emulator references when running code stored in a Nintendo Switch Executable File (.NRO file). It includes properties for components in the game or application, including data and cache storage size, runtime parameters, application error codes, and logos. NACP files are not meant to be opened, but game modders may encounter them when attempting to play or modify games or apps.
How do I open a .nacp file?↓
You can open NACP files with NSTool (Nintendo Switch Tool) in Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can also open NACP files with NSC_BUILDER (Nintendo Switch Cleaner and Builder) in Windows.

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