This report outlines the technical steps, tools, and structural requirements to convert a raw .bin file into a functional .nsp package.
NSP files are protected by Nintendo's intellectual property and encryption. This report is for educational and reverse-engineering research only. Creating NSP files from unauthorized BIN sources may violate copyright laws. bin to nsp new
Most “BIN → NSP” discussions actually refer to XCI (Cartridge dump) → NSP. Raw BIN without a known filesystem is not directly convertible. This report outlines the technical steps, tools, and
| Tool | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| hactool | Inspect & extract BIN/XCI/NCA |
| hacpack / NSP Builder | Create NSP from NCAs |
| NSCB (Nintendo Switch Clean Builder) | One‑click conversion from XCI/BIN to NSP |
| 4NXCI | Convert XCI to NSP directly (older) |
| SAK (Switch Army Knife) | GUI for extraction & packing |
| keys.txt / prod.keys | Required for decryption (from your own Switch) | XCI (Cartridge image): The native format of game
Note: Always use keys from your own console – sharing keys is illegal in most jurisdictions.
If you have a set of files named something like game.00.bin, game.01.bin, etc., they need to be joined back together.
.nsp or an .xci that simply had its extension renamed to .bin for storage purposes. If it is an .xci, you would then use a tool like NX Editor to convert the XCI to NSP.