chdman extractcd -i game.chd -o game.bin
Notes:
For CD-based games (PS1, Saturn), this will output a BIN/CUE pair.
If you prefer not to use scripts or the command line, several community tools provide a "point-and-click" experience: convert chd to iso repack
To turn the resulting BIN/CUE files into a single, clean ISO repack:
chdman extracthd -i game.chd -o game.raw -f raw
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To convert (Compressed Hunks of Data) files back to ISO (or BIN/CUE) format, you primarily need a tool called CHDMAN , which is included in the official MAME release . Method 1: Automated Batch Conversion (Windows)
What are you using (Windows, macOS, or Linux)? Which gaming system or console are the files for?
Once chdman is installed, you can convert a CHD file to an ISO file using the following command: If you share with third parties, their policies apply
Before running any commands, a little preparation will save you time and frustration:
For Windows users, batch processing is straightforward. Place all your CHD files in a single folder, then in that folder, run:
Ensure you are using the latest version of chdman to ensure compatibility with modern compression techniques.