File Extension Database

Open V64 File

File extension V64 is used on files created by Doctor V64, an application used to duplicate and save data from Nintendo 64 game console. It is also associated to the Z64 file extension which is also used by Doctor V64. Files are often recognized as dumped "byteswapped" ROM image considering the process involved. Files utilizing this extension are valid to run on several operating system platforms. These include computers formatted with Mac and Windows, depending on the requirement of the installed application.

Doctor V64 was designed by Bung Enterprises Ltd in 1996 as a low cost alternative for the expensive PC64 Development Kit used for developing games and create backups of Nintendo 64 cartridges.

The success of Doctor V64 led to the release of a more affordable machine in December of 1998, the Doctor V64 Jr. that performs similar functionality. It did not just capture the attention of the developers and software makers, but also mere Nintendo users. Unfortunately, this became a threat to Nintendo that they had to execute necessary measures to stop the manufacturing and selling of the product.

Legal issues were faced by the manufacturer of Doctor V64 as their product started to hit the international market. Instead of using the machine to create backup copies of legitimate Nintendo files, it was used by many developers and enthusiasts to produce pirated copies. Basic modification of the machine including the upgrade to the BIOS enables it to perform more than its intended functionality.

There are several applications that can be used to open V64 files. These applications are commonly addressed as N64 emulators or Nintendo 64 emulators, or simply, software packages that can run programs designed for other systems such as game consoles and several computing machines. Applications such as N64emu, Mupen64, TrueReality, and Sixtyforce are few emulators that can be installed on a Mac system.

On the other hand, applications such as Project64, Nemu64, TR64, TrueReality, Daedalus, and UltraHLE are Windows based emulators that can be used to access V64 files. Some of these applications require the use of high end memory modules to produce better quality output.

How to Open V64 File on Windows

Find a V64 file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a V64 file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open V64 file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as V64 file opener then try to search online for "V64 viewer", "application to open V64 file" or "open V64 file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open V64 file

How to Open V64 File on Mac OS

Find a V64 file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a V64 file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with V64 file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as V64 file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open V64 file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open V64 file then try to search for "V64 viewer", "application to open V64 file" or "read V64 file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read V64 file

How to Open V64 File on Android

If you downloaded a V64 file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded V64 file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "V64".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "V64 viewer", "V64 file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open V64 File on iPhone or iPad

To open V64 File on iOS device follow steps below:

Open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the V64 file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "V64". This way you can find apps which can open V64 files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "V64 viewer" or "V64 file" online in your favorite search engine.