Since we got custom themes working on switch we have been stuck on a major issue: home menu's SZS files are illegal to share because they contain copyrighted data.
This is the reason why I developed the nxtheme format: it's a custom container for switch themes that's 100% legal and that works on every firmware.
Use this thread to post your own custom themes, if you have any question ask in the Switch theme injector release thread.

TLDR; Now themes are nxtheme files, they can be installed with NxThemes Installer on any switch. nxtheme files are legal and can be shared here. DO NOT SHARE THE SZS FILES.

How to share custom themes:
1) Make a theme like you normally would
2) Click "build nxtheme" instead of "patch and save"
3) Post the output nxtheme here.
That's it. As you can see the process has been totally reworked and this time it's much easier for end users.

How to install custom themes:
1) Download NXThemes installer on your switch (it's also available on the homebrew appstore)
2) Copy the nxtheme file in the themes folder on your sd
4) Install the theme and reboot

You may also find links like the ones below, those are Auto-Theme links, it's the old way of sharing themes, when you open them it will automatically download nxtheme files you can install.

Where can i find custom themes ?
You can look in the download center, in this thread and on this subreddit

So I'll be the first:

GBATemp theme:

With Doge's layout: link


With zaigenshi's layout: link
(This only displays the first user account)​

Happy sharing
Also a huge shout out to Costello who enabled the download center to work with Auto-Theme

 

[chaxelos]

sharing is caring. here's a custom theme i made myself

 

[FXDX]

Thema, Zelda AnimNx. I have tested on 9.1.0, but lock screens still seem broken.
Thanks @NSX for this thema.

 

[FXDX]

Thema, The Shining AnimNx. I have tested on 9.1.0, but lock screens still seem broken.
Thanks @NSX for this thema.

 

[ckenni]

Persona 5 Joker Theme

 

[Xiphiidae]

sharing is caring. here's a custom theme i made myself

Any chance you'd release a version without the text on the top bar of the home and lock screens?

 

[BaamAlex]

Any chance you'd release a version without the text on the top bar of the home and lock screens?

Download his theme and edit it.

 

[Xiphiidae]

Download his theme and edit it.

There's no real way for me to do that while keeping the texture faithful.

 

[BaamAlex]

Then ask the owner for the original pictures.

 

[Xiphiidae]

Then ask the owner for the original pictures.

Hence my original reply

 

[chaxelos]

Any chance you'd release a version without the text on the top bar of the home and lock screens?

i think the one i uploaded says nintendo switch on the lockscreen and welcome back master on the homescreen. didnt notice i uploaded my personal one. but check it out yourself.

 

[Antivash]

Got bored and decided to make a Ushiwakamaru theme.

 

[TXron]

Hey Guys Heres My first Theme hope you guys like. Heres the witcher 3 theme i created enjoy

 

[jimlaman8]

Long thread, but i'm confused on something, many have multi row menu's, some of which said things like "Open your ResidentMenu.szs and choose the "Two rows home by zaigenshi" at the custom layout field." I see this file on the SD card, i tried using the pc "switch layout editor", but i dont see where you change this?

 

[An_Absolute_Madman]

This is my first theme and I plan on making more. It's a Persona 4 NXTheme with the Investigation Team. Hope you like it!

 

[An_Absolute_Madman]

View attachment 209085
Thought I'd make another for Persona 4's very own Yukiko Amagi.
Hope ya like it.

 

[Parax342]

what do you guys think?

 

[jockep]

View attachment 210113


what do you guys think?

I think your theme proves you aren't any better regardles of blawars actions.

That being said theme looks clean and a nice layout.

 

[MKE57]

Hi,

I’m sorry if I’m asking something that should be obvious but I’m sat here with a cfw and no idea what to do with these files? I installed a theme from the hb app store nice and easy but they’re not all that nice looking...

What do I do with these to use them exactly? Please explain it like I’m 5... I just barely managed to get the switch hacked.

 

[MKE57]

Hi,

I’m sorry if I’m asking something that should be obvious but I’m sat here with a cfw and no idea what to do with these files? I installed a theme from the hb app store nice and easy but they’re not all that nice looking...

What do I do with these to use them exactly? Please explain it like I’m 5... I just barely managed to get the switch hacked.

 

[MKE57]

Hi,

I’m sorry if I’m asking something that should be obvious but I’m sat here with a cfw and no idea what to do with these files? I installed a theme from the hb app store nice and easy but they’re not all that nice looking...

What do I do with these to use them exactly? Please explain it like I’m 5... I just barely managed to get the switch hacked.

 

[MKE57]

Hi,

I’m sorry if I’m asking something that should be obvious but I’m sat here with a cfw and no idea what to do with these files? I installed a theme from the hb app store nice and easy but they’re not all that nice looking...

What do I do with these to use them exactly? Please explain it like I’m 5... I just barely managed to get the switch hacked.

 

[MKE57]

Hi,

I’m sorry if I’m asking something that should be obvious but I’m sat here with a cfw and no idea what to do with these files? I installed a theme from the hb app store nice and easy but they’re not all that nice looking...

What do I do with these to use them exactly? Please explain it like I’m 5... I just barely managed to get the switch hacked.

--------------------- MERGED ---------------------------

 

[An_Absolute_Madman]

I said I would make more and I didn't lie. Here is another taste of the Investigation Team.

[[[[[[WARNING!!!!!!]]]]]]: There is a MAJOR plot spoiler in the home menu theme. I went ahead and blurred it out in the preview photo here. I'm letting you so you don't download this theme and have the answer to the biggest question in the game spoiled for you. Wait until you've finished Persona 4 or Persona 4 Golden all the way to the end to download this theme.

 

[Tra6zon1uyum]

Pokemon 1st Gen Theme
by Tra6zon1uyum

Password: psxtools