Extract files → mkisofs/xorriso
Go to File > Save As . Choose a destination and a name for your new file.
The .iso format standard (ISO 9660) does not natively support multiple tracks or CD-DA (audio) tracks. If your .bin files contain CD audio (common in PlayStation 1 games), converting to a single .iso will result in the loss of the audio. For such cases, preserving the .bin/.cue structure or converting to .chd (MAME Compressed Hunks of Data) is recommended over .iso . This guide focuses on data-only discs or the merge process.
If you have a PC program or game that came on multiple CD-ROMs containing pure installation data, you can merge their contents together into one DVD-sized or Blu-ray-sized ISO repack. Download and install or PowerISO . how to convert multiple bin files to one iso repack
FILE "game_disk1.bin" BINARY TRACK 01 MODE1/2352 INDEX 01 00:00:00 FILE "game_disk2.bin" BINARY TRACK 02 MODE1/2352 INDEX 01 00:00:00 Use code with caution.
PowerISO is a robust premium tool that handles multi-track structures seamlessly. It can open CUE/BIN files directly, allow you to manipulate the internal file structure, and save the output as an ISO. Step-by-Step Instructions:
Go to File > Save As , and select "Standard ISO Image (*.iso)" from the dropdown menu. Pro-Tips for a Successful Repack Extract files → mkisofs/xorriso Go to File > Save As
Here's a roadmap of the different approaches, from the simplest GUI tools to powerful command-line utilities.
Use Daemon Tools Lite or Windows' native mount feature to mount the ISO.
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | bchunk produces 0-byte ISO | Check CUE file: data track must be MODE1/2352 or MODE2/2352. Audio tracks produce no ISO data. | | ISO is smaller than expected | Audio tracks were correctly discarded. | | ISO not bootable | Some boot sectors rely on subchannel data (lost in conversion). Use original BIN/CUE. | | "Invalid cue sheet" error | Ensure file paths in CUE match actual BIN filenames (case-sensitive on Linux/macOS). | If your
If the .cue file is missing or corrupted, the .bin cannot be converted properly. Search for the game's original CUE sheet online if necessary.
You might need to create them manually or use a different approach. A CUE file looks something like this:
Once converted, right-click the ISO and select "Mount" to ensure the file system is readable and no data was corrupted during the merge. Conclusion
PowerISO from the official website (trial works for files up to 300MB? Actually the trial is fully functional but with a size limit – check current policy; for larger files you may need a license, but the method is still valid. Alternatively use another tool for huge images.)