Z64 File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .z64
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Format Type ROM Image
Platform Nintendo 64
Byte Order Big Endian
Used For Storing game data
Typical File Size Varies (up to 64MB)
Emulator Compatibility High with most N64 emulators
Developer Nintendo
Compression Typically uncompressed
Encryption None by default
Game Data Included Graphics, sound, gameplay mechanics
File Verification CRC Checksums
Access Method Direct Memory Access (DMA)
Storage Medium Compatibility Originally cartridge-based
Preservation State Used for game preservation
Modification Potential High, with hex editors and specialized tools
Extraction of Files Possible with specific tools
Related Formats V64 (byte-swapped), N64 (little endian)
Header Information Contains game title, developer info
Popularity High among retro gaming communities