: Since the Nintendo eShop is closed, you must find a copy of the Flipnote Studio CIA for your specific region (USA, EUR, or JPN). Sources like the 3DS CIA Shop Wiki list these files as freeware. SD Card Setup

Originally released in 2008, Flipnote Studio was a marvel of simplicity. It turned the Nintendo DSi into a handheld animation studio, utilizing the stylus and touch screen to create frame-by-frame sketches. Its charm lay in its limitations: a three-color palette, a grid-based canvas, and a distinctive "lo-fi" audio quality. For many young artists, it was their first entry into the world of animation.

Before you can install Flipnote Studio 3D via CIA, your Nintendo 3DS must be modified.