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'''[[wikipedia:Citra (emulator)|Citra]] ''' (formerly Akiru) is an experimental, a discontinued free and open-source [[Nintendo 3DS emulators|Nintendo 3DS ]] emulator/debugger written in C++. It's currently able to run quite is also available as a few games well[[libretro]] core. While the emulator is no longer active, though very few can run at full speed on existing hardware, and most titles have sound issuesa fork maintained by PabloMK7 is still active.

Due ==Overview==Citra emulates a subset of 3DS hardware and therefore is useful for running/debugging homebrew applications, and it is also able to its preliminary run many commercial games. Some of these do not run at a playable state. On May 23, 2020, a [https://citra-emu.org/entry/announcing-citra-android/ official Android release] for Citra came out. The minimum requirements are Android 8 (64-bit) and OpenGL ES 3.2 support. Since 15th September 2023, it Citra has not yet had also added support for Vulkan, resulting in improved performance in a number of scenarios. Many games achieve playable framerates on a variety of hardware, though the developers recommend an Android device with a stable releaseSnapdragon 835 chip or better.

==Downloads=Discontinuation===* See [[https://citra-emuYuzu#Lawsuit]].org/download/ Latest nightly and bleeding edge builds]

==Download=Unofficial builds={| cellpadding="4"|-|align=center|{{Icon|Win|Lin|Mac|Android}}Some users have been creating their own builds using WIP branches and compiler optimization flags for slightly better speeds, compatibility and|'''[https://web.archive.org/web/20240229205025/https://or more featurescitra-emu. There are forum threads with discussion and downloads for org/download/ Latest Archived Builds]<br>[httphttps://gbatempweb.archive.netorg/web/20240304191743/https:/threads/github.com/citra-unofficialemu/citra-chinese-builds-discussion.431974nightly/ unofficial buildsreleases Latest Archived Nightly (2104)] and <br>[httphttps://tiebaweb.baiduarchive.org/web/20240304191843/https://github.com/f?kw=citra Chinese builds-emu/citra-canary/releases Latest Archived Canary (2798)]. They usually perform better than '''|} ;Also see [[Citra (PabloMK7 fork)|PabloMK7]], [[Citra's official "Bleeding Edge" buildsMMJ]], [[Nintendo_3DS_emulators#Comparisons|Limón]], but they frequently get taken down over GPL violations[[Nintendo_3DS_emulators#Emulators|rinsuki]] and [[Nintendo_3DS_emulators#Comparisons|Citra-Enhanced]] forks.

Some games games require this to bypass bugs in title screens.

* Connectivity features relying on Wi-Fi (Wii U/3DS, Switch/3DS, 3DS Local Multiplayer, 3DS Online...), not in small part due to the setbacks hindering Wi-Fi DS emulation. However, Download Play is emulated.* New 3DS mode. Throws It is now in a fatal error or tries to emulate in old 3DS mode. Even when the source is modified to allow for New 3DS modeplayable state, it's but some games may still too buggy and crash-prone to be usable.* Amiibo support. Nothing.* Stereoscopic 3D visual effect. Was worked on briefly before being abandonedwith it enabled.

===Game Image Formatimage format===Citra accepts only games in '''decrypted .3ds , .cia or .cxi format'''. Furthermore, in Summer 2017, chances are your existing dumps tailor -made for Citra most probably made with the officially recommended tool braindump, which were missing some data yet could be emulated on Citra, have had their compatibility broken as a design choice with no options provided to fix those dumps. You'll have to get new dumps.

Furthermore, while While the latest sighax exploit allows for dumping decryption keys to convert (and possibly load) encrypted games in either .3ds or .cia format, development for a solution to allow for this Citra, even one requiring keys from your console, isn't was formerly not actively pursued ''as a design choice''. Tools on 3DS and PC exist to convert those to decrypted .3ds format for , and a guide can be found [[Nintendo 3DS emulators#Encryption|here]]. However, Citra now allows loading/installing encrypted 3ds/CIA files if the necessary AES keys are provided. The required keys are provided with the time being3DS Shared Data downloadable above.

Citra developers decided to implement a telemetry feature , uploading to them through Internet connection detailed logs and data about your computer specs and the games you're playing. It's always on by default unless you opt out of it. If you're not comfortable with this feature When booting Citra for reasons like security, privacy, bandwidth caps or personal preferencesthe first time, you can look into disabling this feature from Citra's GUI then blocking <code>https://services.citra-emu.org</code>get asked if you want to enable it.

==Playing Citra on your phone=macOS compatibility===[https://githubAlthough macOS support in Citra is still poor, macOS builds have returned to Citra Canary 2485 and newer thanks to the addition of the new Vulkan renderer.com/uberhalit/CitraTouchControl This] program allows you Previously, macOS builds were discontinued after build 1782 due to control citra with touch controls on your phonethe developers raising the OpenGL requirements to version 4.It is therefore possible 3, while macOS only supports up to use a [https://playversion 4.google1.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.rdc.androidThe new Vulkan renderer addresses this by utilizing the MoltenVK translation layer instead of OpenGL, enabling compatibility with macOS systems.beta remote desktop client] via your phoneAdditionally, to emulate with Citra these latest builds are Universal and have native support for both Intel and stream from your PC to your phone.See gifApple Silicon.

[[File:Citra_Remote.gif|thumb|right|Example of remote phoneplay on citra. (Click ==Issues with downloading==If you decide to play)]]install it from the archived link, The updater tries to fetch for updates and cant fetch any due to it shutting down forcing you to quit the setup

* [https://docsweb.googlearchive.comorg/spreadsheetsweb/d20240304201046/1tCDLFRY3uFml1a5rt6OuFvvTp_vW7ibatBAAbwwXohttps://citra-gemu.org/edit#gid=424850216 Compatibility game/ Official compatibility list (Google Docs)]* [https://wwwweb.zipertoarchive.comorg/web/20240304193125/nintendohttps:/3ds-roms/decryptedcommunity.citra-3ds-romsemu.org/ Playable Decrypted ROM's CollectionOfficial Citra forum]