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Floating IPS (Flips)

Ch 067.0of 20 ROM Patching Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Patch formatsIPS, BPS
  4. 4Batch patchingYes
  5. 5Command-line supportYes
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com, flathub.org
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Overview

Floating IPS (Flips) is ranked #6 of 20 in ROM patching software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Floating IPS (Flips) plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free IPS and BPS patching · community-provided Flathub package is not verified, affiliated with, or supported by Alcaro flathub.org · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on ROM patching software

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Patch formats
IPS, BPSgithub.com
Batch patching
Yesgithub.com
Command-line support
Yesgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
Floating IPS (Flips) is a patcher for IPS and BPS files.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Patch creation
The project says Flips creates the smallest BPS patches of any known tool and is faster than comparable creators.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
IPS patch creation
The project says Flips creates very small IPS patches, while noting that Lunar IPS is also quite good.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Interfaces
Flips offers Windows and GTK+ graphical interfaces, command-line support, and a command-line-only build.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
ROM selection
For BPS patches, the GUI can remember previously used ROMs and reuse one when it determines that it is correct.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Emulator launch
The GUI can launch other programs after patching, allowing a BPS file to be opened and patched before launching an emulator.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Platforms
The project provides build instructions for Windows, Linux, and macOS or other Unix systems, and links Linux users to Flathub binaries.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
License
Flips is licensed under GNU General Public License version 3.0 or higher.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Maintenance
The project says it is in maintenance mode; bug reports and pull requests will be read, while feature requests are unlikely to be implemented.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Release cadence
The project says releases are automated for every commit and the release schedule is highly erratic, with some releases identical.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Repository status
GitHub marks the repository as archived and read-only since May 21, 2025.github.com · 2 Oct 2026

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