ROM Attributes Version 2.7.1

ROM Properties v2.7.1 has been released, enhancing file managers with additional features for managing video game ROMs and disc images on Linux and Windows. Key updates include support for Android APKs, a new compressed format for Nintendo 3DS (Z3DS), and a refined details view in Windows and GNOME Nautilus. The Windows version now features special handling for 16-bit EXEs for icon thumbnailing and is packaged with Inno Setup. Ubuntu packages are available via a PPA for various releases. For installation, users can run specific commands to set up the software on their systems. Full details are in the changelog.

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ROM Properties v2.7.1 has been released. This application serves as a shell extension that enhances file managers by displaying additional information. ROM Properties is compatible with both Linux and Windows, providing useful features for managing video game ROMs and disc images.

ROM Properties Changelog:
Notable updates include:
Support for Android packages (APK)
Nintendo 3DS: Z3DS compressed format
Enhanced details view for Windows and GNOME Nautilus
Windows installer now utilizes Inno Setup
Improvements for Windows ARM, including ARM64X and localization
Special handling for 16-bit EXEs for icon thumbnailing in the Windows version.
Refer to NEWS.md for the complete changelog, including fixed bugs.
The Windows version is packaged as an installer via Inno Setup.
For Windows 7 and later, download SetupRomProperties-2.7.exe. (Inno Setup 6.6.0; supports i386, amd64, and arm64)
For older versions like Windows XP, 2003, and Vista, use SetupRomPropertiesXP-2.7.exe. (Inno Setup 5.6.1; supports i386 and amd64)
Ubuntu packages are available through an Ubuntu PPA for the following releases:
Ubuntu 16.04 “Xenial” Xerus
Ubuntu 18.04 “Bionic” Beaver
Ubuntu 20.04 “Focal” Fossa
Ubuntu 22.04 “Jammy” Jellyfish
Ubuntu 24.04 “Noble” Numbat
Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing” Quokka
To add the PPA and install rom-properties, execute the following commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gerbilsoft/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install rom-properties-all
This installs all rom-properties frontends and executables. Specific frontends can be installed by selecting the relevant rom-properties-* package.