3DS:Custom themes/creation - Revision history

Cominou: consolidating + added a "in case of problem" section

2026-03-17T03:10:25Z

consolidating + added a "in case of problem" section

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	Creating custom themes can be done in a number of ways using different tools ~~such as~~ Kame Editor. To use these utilities, you need to have [[Custom firmware\|CFW]], a custom theme manager (e.g Anemone3DS) and a device that can manipulate files on a SD card.		Creating custom themes can be done in a number of ways using different tools of which we recommend Kame Editor. To use these utilities, you need to have [[Custom firmware\|CFW]], a custom theme manager (e.g Anemone3DS) and a device that can manipulate files on a SD card.

	== Theme Editors ==		== Theme Editors ==
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	* [https://exelix11.github.io/Yata-online/ YATA online] - An online theme editor		* [https://exelix11.github.io/Yata-online/ YATA online] - An online theme editor

	'''~~Should~~ I use ~~the other editors~~?'''		'''Which editor should I use?'''

	You're free to choose which editor you'll work with, but Kame-Editor is the best to date, having more features and support compared to Usagi3DS or YATA online. However, Usagi is still widely used among theme creators and is often recommended for beginners for its ease of use and simple UI.		You're free to choose which editor you'll work with, but Kame-Editor is the best to date, having more features and support compared to Usagi3DS or YATA online. Moreover, only Kame-Editor continues to receive regular updates. However, Usagi is still widely used among theme creators and is often recommended for beginners for its ease of use and simple UI.

	~~Another thing to keep in mind is that Usagi3DS and YATA online are very outdated. Kame-Editor continues to receive fairly regular updates~~.

	== Instructions ==		== Instructions ==
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	# '''Do not make the background music mono.''' Even though this saves space, it can break the background music for the theme.		# '''Do not make the background music mono.''' Even though this saves space, it can break the background music for the theme.

	=== ~~Using~~ Kame Editor ===		=== Kame Editor ===
	For more information on how to use Kame Editor, refer to the [https://gitlab.com/beelzy/kame-editor/-/wikis/home official documentation].		For more information on how to use [https://beelzy.gitlab.io/kame-editor/ Kame-Editor], refer to the [https://gitlab.com/beelzy/kame-editor/-/wikis/home official documentation].

	=== ~~Using~~ Usagi3DS ===		=== Usagi3DS ===
	For more information on how to use Usagi3DS, refer to [https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-make-3ds-custom-themes-2020-updated.568539/ this guide].		For more information on how to use [https://github.com/usagirei/3DS-Theme-Editor/releases Usagi3DS], refer to [https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-make-3ds-custom-themes-2020-updated.568539/ this guide].

	=== ~~Using~~ YATA online ===		=== YATA online ===
	For more information on how to use YATA online, refer to [https://gbatemp.net/threads/tutorial-creating-a-3ds-custom-theme-from-scratch-with-yata-v1-1.393602/ this guide].		For more information on how to use [https://exelix11.github.io/Yata-online/ YATA online], refer to [https://gbatemp.net/threads/tutorial-creating-a-3ds-custom-theme-from-scratch-with-yata-v1-1.393602/ this guide].

			=== In case of problem ===
			If after installing your custom theme you cannot access your HOME Menu anymore, you should [[3DS:Troubleshooting#Clear_HOME_Menu_theme_data\|reset your theme data]].
	[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]		[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

Aspect X: removed + from yata online link since its just called yata online. Changed the page to refer to yata + as yata online as yata= is dead(github taken down)

2025-06-08T01:57:48Z

removed + from yata online link since its just called yata online. Changed the page to refer to yata + as yata online as yata= is dead(github taken down)

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	* [https://beelzy.gitlab.io/kame-editor/ Kame-Editor] - For Windows, Mac and Linux users (recommended)		* [https://beelzy.gitlab.io/kame-editor/ Kame-Editor] - For Windows, Mac and Linux users (recommended)
	* [https://github.com/usagirei/3DS-Theme-Editor/releases Usagi3DS] - For Windows users		* [https://github.com/usagirei/3DS-Theme-Editor/releases Usagi3DS] - For Windows users
	* [https://exelix11.github.io/Yata-online/ YATA+ online] - ~~A browser version of YATA+~~		* [https://exelix11.github.io/Yata-online/ YATA online] - An online theme editor

	'''Should I use the other editors?'''		'''Should I use the other editors?'''

	You're free to choose which editor you'll work with, but Kame-Editor is the best to date, having more features and support compared to Usagi3DS or YATA+. However, Usagi is still widely used among theme creators and is often recommended for beginners for its ease of use and simple UI.		You're free to choose which editor you'll work with, but Kame-Editor is the best to date, having more features and support compared to Usagi3DS or YATA online. However, Usagi is still widely used among theme creators and is often recommended for beginners for its ease of use and simple UI.

	Another thing to keep in mind is that Usagi3DS and YATA+ are very outdated. Kame-Editor continues to receive fairly regular updates.		Another thing to keep in mind is that Usagi3DS and YATA online are very outdated. Kame-Editor continues to receive fairly regular updates.

	== Instructions ==		== Instructions ==
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	For more information on how to use Usagi3DS, refer to [https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-make-3ds-custom-themes-2020-updated.568539/ this guide].		For more information on how to use Usagi3DS, refer to [https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-make-3ds-custom-themes-2020-updated.568539/ this guide].

	=== Using YATA+ ===		=== Using YATA online ===
	For more information on how to use YATA+, refer to [https://gbatemp.net/threads/tutorial-creating-a-3ds-custom-theme-from-scratch-with-yata-v1-1.393602/ this guide]~~. This guide is valid for both the app and browser versions of YATA+~~.		For more information on how to use YATA online, refer to [https://gbatemp.net/threads/tutorial-creating-a-3ds-custom-theme-from-scratch-with-yata-v1-1.393602/ this guide].

	[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]		[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

Aspect X: /* Theme Editors */ removed dead link of yata+, added that usagi is still widely used. Even themeplaza and anemone themselves recommend that beginners use usagi due to its easy interface.

2025-05-31T06:59:20Z

Theme Editors: removed dead link of yata+, added that usagi is still widely used. Even themeplaza and anemone themselves recommend that beginners use usagi due to its easy interface.

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	* [https://beelzy.gitlab.io/kame-editor/ Kame-Editor] - For Windows, Mac and Linux users (recommended)		* [https://beelzy.gitlab.io/kame-editor/ Kame-Editor] - For Windows, Mac and Linux users (recommended)
	* [https://github.com/usagirei/3DS-Theme-Editor/releases Usagi3DS] - For Windows users		* [https://github.com/usagirei/3DS-Theme-Editor/releases Usagi3DS] - For Windows users
	* [https://github.com/exelix11/YATA-PLUS/releases YATA+] - For Windows users		* [https://exelix11.github.io/Yata-online/ YATA+ online] - A browser version of YATA+
	* [https://exelix11.github.io/Yata-online/ YATA+ online] - A browser version of YATA+

	'''Should I use the other editors?'''		'''Should I use the other editors?'''

	You're free to choose which editor you'll work with, but Kame-Editor is the ~~most user-friendly~~, ~~which means it has an easy-to-understand interface that'll allow you to make themes with~~ more ~~ease~~ compared to Usagi3DS or YATA+.		You're free to choose which editor you'll work with, but Kame-Editor is the best to date, having more features and support compared to Usagi3DS or YATA+. However, Usagi is still widely used among theme creators and is often recommended for beginners for its ease of use and simple UI.

	Another thing to keep in mind is that Usagi3DS and YATA+ are very outdated. Kame-Editor continues to receive fairly regular updates~~, hence why you should use it instead of the other theme editors~~.		Another thing to keep in mind is that Usagi3DS and YATA+ are very outdated. Kame-Editor continues to receive fairly regular updates.

	== Instructions ==		== Instructions ==

StarlitSkies: StarlitSkies moved page 3DS:Creating custom themes to 3DS:Custom themes/creation: shorter title, and it's basically an extension of the parent page this way.

2023-01-23T04:14:05Z

StarlitSkies moved page 3DS:Creating custom themes to 3DS:Custom themes/creation: shorter title, and it's basically an extension of the parent page this way.

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KeroKeroKeroppi: /* What You Need to Know */ Slight corrections.

2022-10-08T22:41:35Z

What You Need to Know: Slight corrections.

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	== Instructions ==		== Instructions ==
	=== What You Need to Know ===		=== What You Need to Know ===
	# Take note of the '''gap size'''. Each 3DS has a gap size between each screen, and that gap is ~~approximately '''~~56 pixels~~'''~~. If you want to use a full image for both screens, the gap size is very important.		# Take note of the '''gap size'''. Each 3DS has a gap size between each screen, and that gap size is a different size for every 3DS model. Commonly used gap sizes are 50, 56, and 68 pixels. If you want to use a full image for both screens, the gap size is very important.
	# ~~Music~~ for the theme '''must not''' surpass '''~~3.3MB~~''' in size, or the theme may not appear in your custom theme manager or may not play music.		# Background music for the theme, the <code>bgm.bcstm</code>, '''must not''' surpass '''3371008 bytes''' in size, or the theme may not appear in your custom theme manager or may not play music. Always check the size in bytes, not in MB, because it's possible to have a <code>bgm.bcstm</code> be under the size of 3.3MB like several theme guides recommend, but be more than the limit of 3371008 bytes.
	# SFX (sound effects) for the theme '''must not''' surpass '''182KB''' in size. Be sure to use SFX that are small so that you can include all the SFX you want to in your theme.		# SFX (sound effects) for the theme '''must not''' surpass '''182KB''' in size. Be sure to use SFX that are small so that you can include all the SFX you want to in your theme.
			# '''Do not make the background music mono.''' Even though this saves space, it can break the background music for the theme.

	=== Using Kame Editor ===		=== Using Kame Editor ===

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2022-10-04T09:13:12Z

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	=== Using YATA+ ===		=== Using YATA+ ===
	For more information on how to use YATA+, refer to [https://gbatemp.net/threads/tutorial-creating-a-3ds-custom-theme-from-scratch-with-yata-v1-1.393602/ this guide]. This guide is valid for both the app and browser versions of YATA+.		For more information on how to use YATA+, refer to [https://gbatemp.net/threads/tutorial-creating-a-3ds-custom-theme-from-scratch-with-yata-v1-1.393602/ this guide]. This guide is valid for both the app and browser versions of YATA+.

			[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

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2022-08-06T07:18:48Z

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	~~= Creating custom themes for the 3DS =~~
	Creating custom themes can be done in a number of ways using different tools such as Kame Editor. To use these utilities, you need to have [[Custom firmware\|CFW]], a custom theme manager (e.g Anemone3DS) and a device that can manipulate files on a SD card.		Creating custom themes can be done in a number of ways using different tools such as Kame Editor. To use these utilities, you need to have [[Custom firmware\|CFW]], a custom theme manager (e.g Anemone3DS) and a device that can manipulate files on a SD card.

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	* [https://exelix11.github.io/Yata-online/ YATA+ online] - A browser version of YATA+		* [https://exelix11.github.io/Yata-online/ YATA+ online] - A browser version of YATA+

	'''Should I ~~not~~ use the other editors?'''		'''Should I use the other editors?'''

	You're free to choose which editor you'll work with, but Kame-Editor is the most user-friendly, which means it has an easy to understand interface that'll allow you to make themes with more ease compared to Usagi3DS or YATA+.		You're free to choose which editor you'll work with, but Kame-Editor is the most user-friendly, which means it has an easy-to-understand interface that'll allow you to make themes with more ease compared to Usagi3DS or YATA+.

	Another thing to keep in mind ~~too~~ is that Usagi3DS and YATA+ are ~~incredibly~~ outdated. Kame-Editor ~~receives~~ updates ~~fairly regularly~~, ~~and~~ hence why you should use it instead of the other theme editors.		Another thing to keep in mind is that Usagi3DS and YATA+ are very outdated. Kame-Editor continues to receive fairly regular updates, hence why you should use it instead of the other theme editors.

	== Instructions ==		== Instructions ==
	=== What You Need to Know ===		=== What You Need to Know ===
	# ~~Keep mind~~ of the '''gap size'''. Each 3DS has a gap size between each screen, and that gap is approximately '''56 pixels'''. If you want to use a full image for both screens, the gap size is very important.		# Take note of the '''gap size'''. Each 3DS has a gap size between each screen, and that gap is approximately '''56 pixels'''. If you want to use a full image for both screens, the gap size is very important.
	# Music for the theme must not surpass ~~the file size of~~ '''3.~~3mb~~'''~~. Otherwise~~ the theme ~~will either~~ not appear in your custom theme manager or ~~it will simply~~ not play music.		# Music for the theme '''must not''' surpass '''3.3MB''' in size, or the theme may not appear in your custom theme manager or may not play music.
	# SFX (sound effects) ~~have to be under~~ the '''~~182kb~~''' ~~limit of file~~ size. Be sure to use small ~~SFX~~ so you can include all the SFX you want to in your theme.		# SFX (sound effects) for the theme '''must not''' surpass '''182KB''' in size. Be sure to use SFX that are small so that you can include all the SFX you want to in your theme.

	=== Using Kame Editor ===		=== Using Kame Editor ===
	For more information on how to use Kame Editor, refer to the ~~official~~ [https://gitlab.com/beelzy/kame-editor/-/wikis/home ~~Documentation~~].		For more information on how to use Kame Editor, refer to the [https://gitlab.com/beelzy/kame-editor/-/wikis/home official documentation].

	=== Using Usagi3DS ===		=== Using Usagi3DS ===
	For more information on how to use Usagi3DS, refer to ~~this~~ [https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-make-3ds-custom-themes-2020-updated.568539/ guide].		For more information on how to use Usagi3DS, refer to [https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-make-3ds-custom-themes-2020-updated.568539/ this guide].

	=== Using YATA+ ===		=== Using YATA+ ===
	For more information on how to use YATA+, refer to ~~this~~ [https://gbatemp.net/threads/tutorial-creating-a-3ds-custom-theme-from-scratch-with-yata-v1-1.393602/ guide]. This guide is valid for both app and browser ~~version~~.		For more information on how to use YATA+, refer to [https://gbatemp.net/threads/tutorial-creating-a-3ds-custom-theme-from-scratch-with-yata-v1-1.393602/ this guide]. This guide is valid for both the app and browser versions of YATA+.

Cybelyrium: created the page

2022-08-06T05:22:53Z

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New page

= Creating custom themes for the 3DS =
Creating custom themes can be done in a number of ways using different tools such as Kame Editor. To use these utilities, you need to have [[Custom firmware|CFW]], a custom theme manager (e.g Anemone3DS) and a device that can manipulate files on a SD card.

== Theme Editors ==
* [https://beelzy.gitlab.io/kame-editor/ Kame-Editor] - For Windows, Mac and Linux users (recommended)
* [https://github.com/usagirei/3DS-Theme-Editor/releases Usagi3DS] - For Windows users
* [https://github.com/exelix11/YATA-PLUS/releases YATA+] - For Windows users
* [https://exelix11.github.io/Yata-online/ YATA+ online] - A browser version of YATA+

'''Should I not use the other editors?'''

You're free to choose which editor you'll work with, but Kame-Editor is the most user-friendly, which means it has an easy to understand interface that'll allow you to make themes with more ease compared to Usagi3DS or YATA+.

Another thing to keep in mind too is that Usagi3DS and YATA+ are incredibly outdated. Kame-Editor receives updates fairly regularly, and hence why you should use it instead of the other theme editors.

== Instructions ==
=== What You Need to Know ===
# Keep mind of the '''gap size'''. Each 3DS has a gap size between each screen, and that gap is approximately '''56 pixels'''. If you want to use a full image for both screens, the gap size is very important.
# Music for the theme must not surpass the file size of '''3.3mb'''. Otherwise the theme will either not appear in your custom theme manager or it will simply not play music.
# SFX (sound effects) have to be under the '''182kb''' limit of file size. Be sure to use small SFX so you can include all the SFX you want to in your theme.

=== Using Kame Editor ===
For more information on how to use Kame Editor, refer to the official [https://gitlab.com/beelzy/kame-editor/-/wikis/home Documentation].

=== Using Usagi3DS ===
For more information on how to use Usagi3DS, refer to this [https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-make-3ds-custom-themes-2020-updated.568539/ guide].

=== Using YATA+ ===
For more information on how to use YATA+, refer to this [https://gbatemp.net/threads/tutorial-creating-a-3ds-custom-theme-from-scratch-with-yata-v1-1.393602/ guide]. This guide is valid for both app and browser version.