# Provenance EMU

## Provenance

- [Welcome](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/readme.md): Provenance — the best free iOS game emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Play 38+ classic gaming systems including SNES, N64, PlayStation, GBA, and Dreamcast. Open source, no jailbreak required.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/faqs.md): Common questions about Provenance — free multi-system emulator for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS with 38+ supported systems
- [What is an Emulator?](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/getting-started/what-is-an-emulator.md): New to emulation? Here's what it is, why you want it, and what you can play — explained for everyone.
- [Getting Started](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/getting-started/getting-started.md): Go from zero to playing your first game in under 10 minutes
- [Installing Provenance](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/getting-started/installing-provenance.md): How to install Provenance on your Apple device
- [App Store (Recommended)](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/getting-started/installing-provenance/app-store.md): Install Provenance for free from the App Store on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV — the easiest way to play retro games on iOS and tvOS
- [Alternative Installation Methods](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/getting-started/installing-provenance/advanced.md): Sideloading and building from source as alternatives to the App Store
- [Sideloading](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/getting-started/installing-provenance/advanced/sideloading.md): Easy. Install pre-built releases (or pre-releases).
- [Building from Source](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/getting-started/installing-provenance/advanced/building-from-source.md): Build Provenance from source with Xcode — get the latest in-development features on iOS, tvOS, and macOS
- [Updating Provenance](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/getting-started/installing-provenance/updating.md): How to update your Provenance installation
- [BIOS Requirements](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/getting-started/bios-requirements.md): Certain emulator cores require specific BIOS files in order to play.
- [Importing ROMs](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/importing-roms.md): How to import ROMs into Provenance.
- [ROMs](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/roms.md): Managing your ROM library in Provenance
- [Ripping ROMs from Physical Media](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/roms/ripping-roms.md): How to legally dump ROMs, disc images, and save data from your own physical media for use with Provenance.
- [Formatting ROMs](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/roms/formatting-roms.md): How to format, convert, archive, or batch process ROMs.
- [Customizing ROMs](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/roms/customizing-roms.md): Rename games, replace cover art, and edit game metadata
- [Advanced ROM Management](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/roms/advanced-management.md): Advanced techniques for managing large ROM libraries
- [Applying Mods / Patches](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/roms/mods.md): Apply ROM hacks, patches, translations, and mods to your games — IPS/BPS patching, SBI files for PSX, and high-resolution N64 texture packs
- [In-Game Menu](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/in-game-menu.md): Everything you can do from the pause menu while playing a game
- [Quick Continue](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/quick-continue.md): The Quick Continue UI — pick your core, preview saves, and jump right back in
- [Fast Forward](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/fast-forward.md): Speed up gameplay for grinding, cutscenes, and text-heavy sections
- [Controllers & Controls](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/controllers-and-controls.md): Connect and configure controllers for Provenance
- [Supported Controllers](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/controllers-and-controls/controllers.md): Supported controllers and gamepads for Provenance — PlayStation, Xbox, MFi, 8BitDo, Steam, and iCade with compatibility ratings and setup guides
- [Controller Reviews](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/controllers-and-controls/controller-reviews.md): Controller recommendations by platform and use case
- [Smart Keyboard Mapping](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/controllers-and-controls/smartkeyboard.md): Keyboard button mappings for playing games with a Smart Keyboard or external keyboard
- [Control Maps](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/controllers-and-controls/control-maps.md): Controller mappings for gamepad profiles per system.
- [Skins](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/skins-guide.md): Customize on-screen controls with skins for every system
- [Contributing to the Skin Catalog](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/skins-guide/skin-catalog-contributing.md): How to submit your skin to the Provenance community catalog so it appears in the built-in Skin Browser
- [Game Saves](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/saves.md): Battery saves, save states, and syncing your game progress
- [Save State Version Mismatches](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/saves/save-state-version-mismatches.md): What save state version mismatches are, why they happen, and how to protect your progress
- [Screen Filters & Shaders](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/shaders-and-filters.md): Visual filters and shader effects for retro games — CRT scanlines, LCD grids, VHS tape, and Game Boy effects with 7 built-in Metal filters
- [Cheats](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/cheats.md): Use cheat codes in Provenance — Game Genie, Action Replay, GameShark, and Pro Action Replay across 12+ native cores and all RetroArch cores
- [Multiplayer](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/multiplayer.md): Local and online multiplayer setup — connect multiple controllers and play together
- [RetroAchievements](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/retroachievements.md): Earn achievements in retro games with RetroAchievements integration — badges, leaderboards, and progress tracking across thousands of classic titles
- [Supported Systems](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/platforms-and-performance/supported-systems.md): Complete list of 38+ supported gaming systems in Provenance — compatibility, cores, save support, and feature details for every system
- [System Reference (Auto-Generated)](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/platforms-and-performance/system-reference.md): Auto-generated system and core reference from Provenance source code
- [System-Specific Guides](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/platforms-and-performance/system-guides.md): System-specific setup guides for systems that need extra configuration
- [Nintendo 64](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/platforms-and-performance/system-guides/n64.md): Nintendo 64 setup — custom texture packs, core configuration, and performance tips
- [Nintendo 3DS](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/platforms-and-performance/system-guides/3ds.md): Nintendo 3DS setup — emuThreeDS core, system files, and performance tips
- [GameCube & Wii](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/platforms-and-performance/system-guides/gamecube-wii.md): GameCube & Wii setup — Dolphin native core, system folder, HD textures, and configuration
- [Performance Optimization](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/platforms-and-performance/performance-optimization.md): Get the best performance from Provenance across all systems and devices
- [Apple TV / tvOS Guide](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/platforms-and-performance/tvos-guide.md): Complete guide to Provenance on Apple TV — setup, controllers, iCloud sync, performance tips, and the best tvOS emulator experience
- [iPad Features](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/platforms-and-performance/ipad-features.md): iPad-specific features — skins, bezels, keyboard support, and big-screen gaming
- [Provenance Plus](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/platforms-and-performance/provenance-plus.md): iCloud sync, beta access, and more — what Provenance Plus unlocks
- [Virtualizing macOS](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/advanced/virtualizing-macos.md): Run macOS in a virtual machine to build Provenance from source without a Mac
- [Launch ROMs via URL](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/advanced/launch-roms-via-url.md): Open games directly using Provenance's URL scheme
- [Restoring Files](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/advanced/restoring-files.md): How to back up and restore ROMs, saves, BIOS files, and other data
- [Advanced Installation FAQ](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/advanced/faqs-advanced.md): Advanced installation FAQ for sideloading, building from source, and developer workflows
- [Troubleshooting](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/help-and-community/troubleshooting.md): Solutions for common issues with Provenance on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and visionOS
- [Contributing](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/help-and-community/contribute.md): How to contribute code, documentation, or bug reports to Provenance
- [UDID Registration](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/help-and-community/udid.md): How to find your device's UDID for development or beta testing
- [Open Source Licenses](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/legal/open-source-licenses.md): Open-source projects and libraries that power Provenance.