The Ultimate Guide to CHD PSX ROMs (2021 Retrospective): Efficiency, Emulation, and Preservation

Published: Retrospective Look at 2021

How to convert your own PSX disc images to CHD

If you have legal BIN/CUE or ISO files (from discs you own), use chdman (part of MAME tools):

Pros:

1. Download MAME tools from the official MAME site.
2. Use command line (Windows example):

   chdman createcd -i "game.cue" -o "game.chd"
   

3. Batch convert (all CUE files in a folder):

   If you’d like a practical guide (commands, batch scripts, or verifying CHD integrity), let me know.

   Compatibility and Emulation