To convert an RVZ file to an ISO, you typically need to use the Dolphin Emulator, as the RVZ format is a specialized, lossless compression format developed specifically for it. Quick Steps to Convert RVZ to ISO The most reliable method is through the Dolphin interface:
That is all there is to it. You now have a universal ISO file ready for burning, modding, or loading on legacy hardware. Happy gaming!
Here’s a quick, clear guide to convert RVZ (a compressed Wii/NGC disc format used by Dolphin emulator) back to standard ISO. convert rvz to iso
- Right-click on the RVZ file and select "7-Zip" > "Extract Here" (or "Extract files..." and choose a destination folder).
- 7-Zip will extract the contents of the RVZ file to a folder with the same name as the RVZ file.
Part 3: Command Line Method (For Power Users)
If you need to batch convert 100 RVZ files to ISO, clicking through Dolphin's GUI for each game is tedious. Dolphin includes a command-line tool called DolphinTool.exe (found in the same folder as Dolphin.exe).
- Partition raw image if needed; use mtools/loopback to copy boot files.
- Install GRUB into the image loop device: grub-install --target=i386-pc --boot-directory=/mnt/boot --recheck --force /dev/loopX
- Use xorriso to produce ISO with El Torito boot catalog for BIOS, and EFI boot files for UEFI: xorriso -as mkisofs -r -V "VM" -o out.iso -isohybrid-mbr /usr/lib/ISOLINUX/isohdpfx.bin -c boot.catalog -b isolinux/isolinux.bin -no-emul-boot -boot-load-size 4 -boot-info-table /path/to/dir