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FAQ
OpenROM is just a conversion tool — it doesn't distribute or download ROMs. Converting ROMs you own is generally considered fair use in most countries. We don't take any legal responsibility for how you use it.
No. OpenROM always creates a new file and leaves the original untouched.
ISO files contain a lot of redundant error correction data from the original disc format. CHD strips that out losslessly and compresses what's left. Your game data is 100% intact.
Yes — almost everything is reversible:
- CHD → ISO / BIN+CUE ✅
- CSO/ZSO → ISO ✅
- ECM → ISO/BIN ✅
- XISO → ISO ✅
Not currently. OpenROM focuses on disc-based consoles (PS1, PS2, Xbox, GameCube). Cartridge-based formats need different tools entirely.
Yes — Flatpak support is planned for v2.1. [Follow the repo] for updates.
Dolphin already has a great built-in GUI for RVZ conversion — no reason to duplicate it. OpenROM focuses on tools that require terminal knowledge.
Short answer: don't.
Direct BIN → ISO conversion strips audio tracks from multi-track games (most PS1 games). Your game will launch but music and sound effects will be gone or broken.
The right way: BIN/CUE → CHD → ISO (if you really need ISO)
OpenROM handles both steps. Just convert to CHD and stay there — every modern emulator supports it and it's smaller anyway.