| Game | Original BIN/CUE Size | CHD Size | Compression | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Crash Bandicoot 3 | 650 MB | ~210 MB | 68% saved | | Gran Turismo 2 | 1.2 GB (2 discs) | ~380 MB | 68% saved | | Final Fantasy VII | 2.1 GB (3 discs) | ~700 MB | 66% saved |
: A less common but occasionally used compressed ISO format. "Highly Compressed" vs. "Ripped" ROMs Ps1 Roms Highly Compressed
: Originally designed for playing PS1 games on the PSP, this format is excellent for multi-disc games (like Final Fantasy VII ) because it merges all discs into a single file. ECM (Error Code Modeler) | Game | Original BIN/CUE Size | CHD
: This tool is the standard for converting PS1 ROMs into the .pbp (EBOOT) format. ECM (Error Code Modeler) : This tool is
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Best for low-end devices; removes FMVs to keep the file size tiny. Quick Tips: Use 7-Zip for the best extraction ratios.