A tiny game backup and homebrew app manager for the Wii
Publisher’s description
What is TinyWiiBackupManager?
TinyWiiBackupManager is an open-source backup & recovery program for Windows from mq1. It ranks 42nd by popularity among backup & recovery in this catalogue. It is written in Rust. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.1.9, released on October 21, 2026. 67 versions are listed since September 16, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 61 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (mq1/TinyWiiBackupManager) has 705 stars. Similar programs include restic, UrBackup Client and Recuva.
Project description on GitHub: “⭐ A tiny game backup and homebrew app manager for the Wii”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 61 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
In short: TinyWiiBackupManager is an open-source backup & recovery tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Key features
- Native app written in Rust and Iced, no Electron!
- Vast platform support: Windows XP+, macOS 10.12+, Linux ~2014+
- Games view: Manage your Wii and GameCube games
- Format Support: .iso, .rvz and major formats thanks to NOD
- Automatic Splitting: .wbfs file splitting when needed
- Partition Stripping: Remove the update partition to save space
- Game Archiving: Archive games using RVZ+zstd-19
- Integrity Checks: Verify game data for corruption
- GameTDB: Fetch covers and wiitdb.xml from GameTDB
- TxtCodes: Download cheat codes from geckocodes.org (web archive), codes.rc24.xyz and gamehacking.org
- Apps: Manage Wii homebrew applications
- OSC: Download apps from the Open Shop Channel
- Wiiload: Send apps directly to Wii via network
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Is TinyWiiBackupManager safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F42E75ED62B6FCA06577C14FC1A3BCE3844308DDC0E78AC6F883254FB64A0C87· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 67 versions ›67 versions over 1 year · about 61 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1.9Latest | October 21, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 6.1.7 | October 13, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 6.1.5 | October 10, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 6.0.8 | July 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 6.0.7 | June 5, 2026 | — | 32-bit PortableARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 6.0.6 | May 29, 2026 | — | 32-bit PortableARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 6.0.5 | May 26, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 6.0.4 | May 25, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id mq1.TinyWiiBackupManager -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub it.mq1.TinyWiiBackupManagerInformation
- Publisher
- mq1
- Category
- Backup & recovery
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mq1/TinyWiiBackupManager
- Written in
- Rust
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 6.1.9
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 16, 2025
- Versions listed
- 67
- Updates / year
- 61.2
- GitHub stars
- 705
- GitHub forks
- 31
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- mq1.TinyWiiBackupManager
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Frequently asked questions
Is TinyWiiBackupManager free?
Yes. TinyWiiBackupManager is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is TinyWiiBackupManager safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install TinyWiiBackupManager with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does TinyWiiBackupManager run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of TinyWiiBackupManager?
The versions page lists all 67 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 16, 2025.
Can I use TinyWiiBackupManager without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to TinyWiiBackupManager?
restic, UrBackup Client, Recuva, Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows and Duplicacy Command Line Version. The alternatives page compares them.
