Redump

A Redump dump is validated against a database of community-verified hashes (MD5/SHA1). If your dump matches the known-good hash, you know your backup is perfect.

The chemical layers inside CDs and DVDs oxidize over time. Even under perfect storage conditions, many discs from the 1990s are already unreadable. Redump secures the data before the physical medium perishes. Museum-Grade Accuracy

: PlayStation (PS1), PlayStation 2 (PS2), PlayStation 3 (PS3), PlayStation Portable (PSP) Nintendo : GameCube, Wii, Wii U Sega : Sega CD, Saturn, Dreamcast Microsoft : Xbox, Xbox 360 Retro Platforms : PC Engine CD, CD-i, 3DO, Amiga CD32 Computers : IBM PC, Mac, Commodore Redump vs. No-Intro: What is the Difference? redump

: Users often use specialized software like DicUI or command-line tools that interface with the drive at a low level.

The Redump project involves a rigorous process of verifying and preserving game data. Here's an overview of the steps involved: A Redump dump is validated against a database

: Each entry in the database includes detailed metadata, such as the disc's serial number, ring code (the physical text etched near the center of the disc), and version information. How the Redump Process Works

Redump is the gold standard for video game preservation in the CD/DVD era. By focusing on precision and community verification, the project ensures that the games we love will remain playable for future generations, even as the original physical discs succumb to time. Even under perfect storage conditions, many discs from

is a collaborative, global project dedicated to creating accurate, verifiable, and complete disc image dumps of optical media (CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, HD-DVDs, and even some console cartridges and tapes).

Many emulators require a precise, low-level copy of the disc to work properly. A simple ISO often fails to capture the full structure needed for perfect emulation, particularly regarding CD audio.