NUPS
NUPS: A free Windows desktop utility focused on creating and applying UPS patches. Ranked #2 of 49 in ROM Hacking Tools by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for applying or creating UPS patches.
At a glance
- Editor score7.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forApplying or creating UPS patches
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- ROM editingYes
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Applies UPS patches to selected files
- Creates patches by comparing original and modified files
- Displays details about a UPS patch
Where it doesn't
- Works with UPS patches rather than multiple patch formats
- Does not provide tile or sprite editing
- Does not include a hex editor
Our verdict on NUPS
NUPS is a free desktop utility for creating and applying UPS binary patches, including patches for game ROM files. It is aimed at people who need to apply a UPS patch to a file or produce one from an original and a modified file. The tool is associated with its creator, Nintenlord, and its documented role is patching rather than broader ROM editing.
Its scope is straightforward: choose a file to patch, or compare an original file with a modified version to create a UPS patch. NUPS also displays details about a patch, which can help users inspect the patch itself. The supported patch format is UPS, so this is a focused choice for workflows that already use that format, not a general-purpose multi-format patch manager. Its stated use covers multiple games rather than a single game-specific editing environment.
NUPS is distributed as a standalone Windows desktop utility, with a free plan. It is a better fit for solo users seeking a dedicated UPS patching tool than for those who need a wider ROM-editing workspace: it does not offer tile or sprite editing or a hex editor. Choose it when creating or applying UPS patches is the main task; consider a broader editor if graphics or direct hexadecimal changes are central to the work.
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NUPS pricing
NUPS fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| ROM editing | Yes |
| Patch formats | UPS |
| Tile/sprite editing | No |
| Hex editor | No |
| Supported platforms | Windows |
| Game scope | Multiple games |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | romhacking.net |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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- HexManiacAdvanceA free, open-source toolkit for editing Pokémon GBA data, maps, graphics, scripts, and patches.7.1
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