melonDS 1.1

Frequently asked questions

Is melonDS free?

Yes. melonDS is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license.

What is the latest version of melonDS?

The latest version is 1.1, released on Nov 18, 2025.

Is it safe to download melonDS?

The download button links to the official installer published on melonds.kuribo64.net, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 9f3f8a244103be20b5b657af5b0ed1b2a66bb20a7181476a6d294c9a53d4f8c8.

Which Windows versions does melonDS support?

melonDS runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64), ARM64 systems.

How do I uninstall melonDS?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find melonDS and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=melonDS.melonDS -e.

Is there a portable version of melonDS?

Yes. melonDS is available as a portable ZIP archive (melonDS-1.1-windows-x86_64.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.

What file types can melonDS open?

melonDS supports 13 file types, including .agb, .bin, .dmg, .dsi, .gba, .ids, .img, .nds and more.