Converting format depends entirely on what the file contains. Most common PKG files are either macOS installers PlayStation backup packages 1. Converting macOS Installers (Mac/Windows) If you have an InstallAssistant.pkg
Conclusion
- Create a new folder named as the Game ID (e.g.,
BCUS98234). - Inside that, create a folder named
PS3_GAME. - Move the entire contents of your extracted RPCS3 folder (the
USRDIR,TROPDIR, etc.) into thePS3_GAMEfolder. - Create an empty file named
PS3_DISC.SFBinside the same directory asPS3_GAME(not inside it). You can create this by making a blank text file and renaming it.
Why is it not a 1-click convert?
A PKG file lacks boot sector information and the specific file system structure (UDF or ISO 9660) that an ISO requires. Therefore, the “conversion” is actually a two-step process: extract → rebuild as ISO.
- You will see the raw installer files (Setup.exe, .cab files, etc.).
- Select these files.
- Right-click and choose "Add to Archive" (using 7-Zip or WinRAR).
- Change the archive format to zip.
- Once created, simply rename the extension from
.zipto.iso.
BCUS98234/
├── PS3_DISC.SFB
└── PS3_GAME/
├── LICDIR/
├── TROPDIR/
├── USRDIR/
└── PARAM.SFO
How to Convert PKG to ISO (Updated 2026 Guide): The Complete Step-by-Step Tutorial
Last Updated: May 2026