For automation or headless servers, bchunk is the gold standard.
.mdf and .mds files in a folder.bchunk image.mdf image.mds output
output.bin and output.cue.Pro tip: For PlayStation games that use ECC (Error Correcting Codes), add the -p flag: bchunk -p image.mdf image.mds output
If your game crashes during emulation after conversion, use CDMage. convert mdf mds to bin cue
Converting disc images can sometimes be hit or miss depending on the software and the specific image. Always verify the integrity of the converted files, especially if you’re dealing with multi-track discs or specific game images.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to convert MDF/MDS (Alcohol 120% format) to BIN/CUE. For automation or headless servers, bchunk is the
Error: "Cannot open MDS file"
Error: "Unsupported sector size"
The BIN file is only 2KB after conversion