ROM Patcher - Online Delta Patcher, IPS, BPS, UPS, XDelta | ROMHACKS.NET
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Load ROM

Select your clean, legally dumped ROM file (e.g. .gba, .sfc, .z64). Your ROM is automatically cached locally for future use—no need to upload again!

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Load Patch

Select the patch file. We support **IPS, BPS, UPS, PPF** and **XDELTA** files natively.

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Apply & Save

Click 'Apply Patch'. The browser processes the file instantly. Save the patched ROM to your device.

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Online ROM Patcher (Delta, IPS, BPS, XDelta)

Apply patches online for free. Supports: Delta, IPS, BPS, UPS, PPF, XDELTA

GBA, SNES, NES, N64, NDS, 3DS, GB, GBC, GEN, WII & more.

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Cache ROM to Browser

Upload a ROM once to save it locally. It will be available for quick selection later—no need to re-upload!

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Click or drag ROM to cache it

Select ROM for Patching
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Base ROM for Patching

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Click or drag ROM to use

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Privacy Notice: Cached ROMs are saved to your browser's local storage. Nothing is ever uploaded to any server.

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Patch File

Tap or drag & drop patch file

System Log
> SYSTEM_READY
> Core: PATCHER_MODULE_LOADED
> Waiting for input...

info About Delta Patcher, XDelta & Other Formats

ROMHACKS.NET provides a fast, secure, and privacy-focused online ROM patcher. Whether you are looking for an IPS patcher for older SNES games, a Delta patcher for retro games, or an XDelta patcher for modern Nintendo DS and N64 ROM hacks, our tool handles it all locally in your browser.

Delta & XDelta Patching Explained

Delta patching is a general term for binary diff tools that efficiently compress patch files. XDelta is the most popular delta binary diff utility used for creating patches for larger game files. Unlike IPS (which is limited to 16MB files), Delta and XDelta formats are perfect for Nintendo 64 (N64), Nintendo DS (NDS), and disc-based systems like PlayStation. Many modern ROM hacks, such as Grand Theft Auto mods or Mario Kart hacks, rely on XDelta and delta patching due to their efficiency and ability to handle file shifts.

Supported Patch Formats

  • IPS: The classic format for NES, GB, and SNES hacks.
  • BPS (Beat): A modern format that verifies file integrity, commonly used for SNES and GBA.
  • UPS: Used for GBA games like Mother 3.
  • PPF: PlayStation Patch Format, used for CD-based ISOs.
  • Delta/XDelta: Binary diff format perfect for NDS, N64, and larger files. Efficient compression makes it ideal for modern ROM hacks.

How to Patch Delta, XDelta & IPS Files Online

  1. Upload your Base ROM: This is the unmodified game file (e.g., .nds, .z64, .gba).
  2. Upload your Patch: Select your .xdelta, .delta, .ips, .bps, or .ppf file.
  3. Apply Patch: Click the button to merge them. The patched game is generated instantly.
  4. Download: Save the new file and play it in your favorite emulator.

quiz Frequently Asked Questions

I don't understand, what's a patcher?

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A patcher is a tool that takes a normal ROM (the original game file) and applies a patch (the ROM hack) to it. The base ROM is the original, unmodified game the hack is built from (for example: Pokémon FireRed), and the patch contains all the changes that turn that ROM into the hacked version.

Is it safe to use this online patcher?

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Yes. This tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript (Client-Side). Your ROM files are never uploaded to any server. The patching process happens locally on your device's memory.

What formats are supported?

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We support the most common patching formats: IPS, BPS, UPS, APS, MOD, PPF, and XDELTA/VCDIFF. We support ROMs for GBA, SNES, NES, N64, NDS, 3DS, Genesis, Wii, GameCube, and more.

The patch didn't work / Game glitches?

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This usually happens if your base ROM version doesn't match the one the patch was made for.
  • Check if you need a "Headered" or "Unheadered" ROM (common for SNES).
  • Ensure the region matches (USA vs Europe vs Japan).
  • Check the file revision (Rev A, v1.0, v1.1).

How do I fix "Checksum Mismatch"?

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Formats like BPS and UPS verify the original file before patching. If you get an error, your ROM is likely different from the required one. You can try checking the "Ignore Checksum Errors" box, but the game might crash or contain bugs.