genisoimage -rational-rock -joliet -udf -o output.iso ./extracted
To verify:
file output.iso
# Output should contain "ISO 9660"
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Using PS3 ISO Tool:
Using command-line (mkisofs/genisoimage): genisoimage -rational-rock -joliet -udf -o output
genisoimage -rock -joliet -iso-level 3 -udf -full-iso9660-filenames -allow-limited-size -o output.iso ./extracted_folder
This guide is intended for educational purposes and archival of games you legally own. Downloading or distributing copyrighted games you do not own is illegal. Additionally, converting PKG to ISO is only necessary for ODE (Optical Drive Emulator) users (like an internal ODE device). To verify: file output
If you are using a standard exploited PS4 (running HEN or Custom Firmware), you do not need to convert PKG to ISO. You can install PKG files directly via USB or FTP.
| Tool | Purpose | |------|---------| | PS3 Disc Dumper | Extract contents from PKG to disc format | | RPCS3 (latest build) | For testing / conversion verification | | PS3 ISO Tools (e.g., PS3 ISO Tool v2.6+) | Build ISO from extracted files | | 3k3y ISO Tool (optional) | Older but reliable | | pkg2zip | Extract PKG files on PC |