Published: 2021 Updated for modern emulators and extraction tools

In the world of digital game archiving and emulation, file formats can be a major hurdle. Two of the most common formats you’ll encounter for PlayStation 3 (and some PlayStation 4) content are (PlayStation Package) and ISO (Optical Disc Image). If you have downloaded game updates, DLC, or even full digital titles in PKG format but need them as an ISO for an emulator like RPCS3 or for burning to a disc, you’ve come to the right place.

Remember to always verify the integrity of your source PKG and only convert content you own. Emulation has come a long way in 2021—and folders are often superior to ISOs—but if you truly need that optical disc image, now you have the blueprint.