Retro Multi Tools
A cross-platform desktop utility for managing, inspecting, and patching retro game ROMs.
Getting Started
New to Retro Multi Tools? Start here.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Installation | Download and install on Windows, Linux, macOS, or FreeBSD |
| First Steps | Quick walkthrough to get up and running |
User Guides
Step-by-step guides for key features.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| ROM Browser & RetroArch Guide | Comprehensive guide to browsing, managing, and launching ROMs |
| Big Picture Mode | Fullscreen, controller-friendly ROM library interface |
| Remote Transfer & Sharing | Send ROMs to remote targets or share on the local network |
Features
Detailed documentation for every tool in the application.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Browsing & Inspection | ROM Browser, ROM Inspector, Hex Viewer |
| Patching | ROM Patcher (IPS/BPS/xDelta), IPS Patch Creator |
| Conversion & Extraction | N64 Converter, ROM Format Converter, Save File Converter, Archive Manager, Split ROM Assembler |
| Verification & Analysis | Checksum Calculator, ROM Comparer, DAT Verifier, DAT Filter, Dump Verifier, Duplicate Finder, Batch ROM Hasher, Security & DRM Analysis, GoodTools Identifier |
| ROM Management | Header Export, SNES Header Tool, Batch Header Fixer, ROM Trimmer, ROM Renamer, Metadata Scraper, ROM Organizer |
| Cheats & Emulation | Cheat Code Converter, Emulator Config Generator |
| Disc Tools | Disc image burning, image creation from discs and files |
| USB Tools | USB drive file explorer, formatting, image writing, and backup |
Integrations
Setup and usage for third-party hardware and software.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| RetroArch | Core management, playlists, shortcuts, achievements, Discord Rich Presence |
| MAME | ROM set auditor, CHD verifier, CHD converter, DAT editor, rebuilder, Dir2Dat, sample auditor |
| Mednafen | Emulator path configuration, ROM launching, multi-system support |
| Analogue Hardware | Pocket, Mega SG, NT / Super NT, 3D |
Configuration
Application settings and customization.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Settings | Language, updates, system tray, native menu, controller profiles, gamepad key mapper |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | All keyboard and controller shortcuts in one place |
Reference
Technical reference material for advanced users and developers.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Supported Systems | Full list of 46 supported consoles, computers, and file extensions |
| Cheat Code Reference | Supported cheat code formats with encoding details |
| DAT File Formats | Logiqx XML, MAME XML, No-Intro, TOSEC formats |
| Emulator Configurations | Generated config formats for 10 emulators |
| Remote Transfer Protocols | FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, S3, and cloud storage protocol details |
Development
For contributors and developers.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Building from Source | Build instructions, requirements, and publish commands |
| Project Structure | Repository layout and architecture overview |
Troubleshooting
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Troubleshooting & FAQ | Common issues and solutions for all platforms |
Downloads
Download the latest release from the GitHub Releases page.