Technologically, 2021 represented a mature but twilight era for PS3 and PS Vita modding. Tools like PS3 ISO TOOL v2.2 by Joonie and 3k3y ISO Maker were still functional but no longer updated. The scene had largely moved on to more advanced formats like encrypted .ISO.BIN.ENC for ODEs (Optical Drive Emulators) or folder-based .JB (Jailbreak) formats. Furthermore, a critical limitation persisted: . A digital-only game (e.g., Journey or Tokyo Jungle ), which was never pressed onto a Blu-ray disc, lacks the required disc metadata—such as the PS3_DISC.SFB file and specific region codes. Attempting to force such a PKG into an ISO structure would result in a non-functional image that fails to boot on any firmware. Conversely, a physical disc release that also had a digital version (e.g., The Last of Us ) could be successfully reconstructed.
pkg2zip -o output_folder game.pkg
Ensure that inside this main folder, you see a subfolder explicitly named .
hdiutil create -o /tmp/Sequoia -size 13000m -volname Sequoia -layout SPUD -fs HFS+J
If you are converting for a physical PS3 console running HEN/CFW, ensure the RAP file is kept safe, as it will need to be placed in the exdata folder of your console's storage. Step 3: Compiling the Extracted Folder into an ISO Download, extract, and open .
: Launch the Terminal application from your Applications > Utilities folder.
: This method is "hit or miss" (roughly 90% success rate); some games may show a black screen or require eboot modifications to work as an ISO. Option 2: macOS Installer Packages If you have a macOS installation file ( ) and need a bootable for a virtual machine or a USB drive:
A utility designed to read PKG headers, apply decryption algorithms, and extract the underlying file structure.
Converting PKG files you have legally purchased for personal backup under fair use in some jurisdictions. However:
Wait for the process to complete. The tool will output a standard folder named after the game's Title ID (e.g., BLES00000 ). Step 2: Structure the Game Folder