This information is for educational purposes. Converting games you do not own may violate copyright laws in your region.
Always keep a copy of your original ISO on your PC. Converting to PKG deletes nothing, but if the PKG fails to install, you can always start over. how to convert iso to pkg ps3
This is for legal backups of games you own. A CFW (Custom Firmware) or HEN is required on your PS3 to install and run the resulting PKG. This information is for educational purposes
Use PKG for smaller games or your "favorites". Use ISO for massive games (like God of War III, The Last of Us) to avoid long install times. Converting to PKG deletes nothing, but if the
Copy PKG to FAT32 USB → PS3 XMB → Package Manager → Install Package Files → select PKG.
Converting PS3 ISO files to PKG format is a popular way to make backup games appear directly on the XMB (main menu) like official digital downloads . While many enthusiasts prefer the ISO format