Testing checklist

was a free, highly popular animation application released for the Nintendo DSi (DSiWare). Because the Nintendo 3DS is not natively compatible with DSiWare .nds files, the community developed methods to convert or repackage Flipnote Studio into a .CIA file—a installable package format for the 3DS’s Virtual Console or homebrew environment. This report outlines the technical requirements, methods, and known working configurations to run Flipnote Studio on a 3DS via a .CIA file.

If you are primarily playing on a Nintendo 3DS, you also have the option of downloading (originally distributed via the Club Nintendo program or eShop). This native 3DS app features 3D layering, more colors, and higher frame limits compared to the original DSiWare version. However, for purists who want the nostalgic aesthetic and limitation of the DSi version, the .cia method remains the best choice. Take the Next Step

High-level steps

Getting your favorite DSi drawing tool running on your 3DS is just the beginning. If you'd like, let me know:

Wait for the installation to succeed, press B to exit, and return to your HOME Menu. You will now see a new present waiting to be unwrapped, containing your newly installed Flipnote Studio . Restoring Online Features: Connecting to Sudomemo