https://github.com/mq1/tinywiibackupmanager
⭐ A tiny game backup and homebrew app manager for the Wii
https://github.com/mq1/tinywiibackupmanager
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⭐ A tiny game backup and homebrew app manager for the Wii
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/mq1/tinywiibackupmanager
- Owner: mq1
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2023-09-29T17:15:43.000Z (over 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-02-20T15:06:20.000Z (21 days ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-02-20T15:57:02.886Z (21 days ago)
- Topics: gamecube, iced, rust, rvz, wbfs, wii, wii-homebrew
- Language: Rust
- Homepage:
- Size: 87.1 MB
- Stars: 396
- Watchers: 9
- Forks: 17
- Open Issues: 7
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
- License: COPYING
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README
### `TinyWiiBackupManager`
:star: A tiny game backup and homebrew app manager for the Wii
[](#arrow_down-downloads)
[](https://github.com/mq1/TinyWiiBackupManager/blob/main/COPYING)
> [!CAUTION]
> TinyWiiBackupManager is intended strictly for legal homebrew use and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo.
> Use of TinyWiiBackupManager for pirated or unauthorized copies of games is strictly prohibited.
## :sparkles: Features
- **Lightweight & Fast**: Native app, -O3, LTO, x86_64-v1/v2/v3 optimized builds
- **Cross-Platform**:
- :window: Windows XP+ | x86 (32-bit), x86_64 (64-bit), arm64 (Qualcomm Snapdragon etc.)
- :apple: macOS 10.13+ | x86_64 (Intel), arm64 (Apple Silicon/M1+)
- :penguin: Linux 3.2+ (glibc 2.17+) | x86 (32-bit), x86_64 (64-bit), armhf/arm64 (Raspberry PIs etc.)
#### :video_game: Game Management
- **Games view**: Manage your Wii and GameCube games
- **Format Support**: .iso, .rvz and major formats thanks to [NOD](https://github.com/encounter/nod)
- **Automatic Splitting**: .wbfs file splitting when needed
- **Partition Stripping**: Remove the update partition to save space
- **Game Archiving**: Archive games using RVZ+zstd-19
- **Integrity Checks**: Verify game data for corruption
- **GameTDB**: Fetch covers and `wiitdb.xml` from GameTDB
- **TxtCodes**: Download cheat codes from geckocodes.org (web archive), codes.rc24.xyz and gamehacking.org
#### :toolbox: Wii Homebrew Management
- **Apps view**: Manage Wii homebrew applications
- **OSC view**: Download apps from the Open Shop Channel
- **Wiiload**: Send apps directly to Wii via network
## :arrow_down: Downloads
- **:window: Windows**:\
:arrow_right: [Download installer](https://github.com/mq1/TinyWiiBackupManagerInstaller/releases/latest/download/TinyWiiBackupManagerInstaller.exe) (recommended for most users, automatic x86_64-vX detection)\
:arrow_right: [Download standalone binary](https://github.com/mq1/TinyWiiBackupManager/releases/latest)\
:warning: Windows < 10 users should use the installer, or download the `windows-legacy` standalone binary.
- :ice_cream: scoop:\
`scoop bucket add TinyWiiBackupManager https://github.com/mq1/TinyWiiBackupManager`\
`scoop install TinyWiiBackupManager`
- :package: winget:\
`winget install -e --id mq1.TinyWiiBackupManager`
- **:apple: macOS**\
:arrow_right: [Download latest dmg/zip](https://github.com/mq1/TinyWiiBackupManager/releases/latest) (_universal.dmg_ recommended for most users)\
:warning: The app is not notarized, you must allow it manually after installing by running this command in Terminal:\
`xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine /Applications/TinyWiiBackupManager.app`
- **:penguin: Linux**\
:arrow_right: [Download on Flathub](https://flathub.org/apps/it.mq1.TinyWiiBackupManager) (recommended for most users)\
:arrow_right: [Download latest AppImage/tarball](https://github.com/mq1/TinyWiiBackupManager/releases/latest)\
:zap: You can check if your system supports the x86_64-vX optimized binaries by running:\
`ld.so --help | grep x86-64-v`
## :page_facing_up: Additional Info
For useful tips, check out the [Wiki](https://github.com/mq1/TinyWiiBackupManager/wiki)
Made with :white_heart::pink_heart::light_blue_heart::brown_heart::black_heart::heart::orange_heart::yellow_heart::green_heart::blue_heart::purple_heart: for the Wii homebrew community