Save disk space for ISOs: Difference between revisions

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=Optical disc images=

==Before we begin==

*'''We highly recommend to read our [[Ripping games|ripping games]] and [[Home media players]] pages first''' for learning the proper way to ripping discs and using best image file formats for preserving optical disc images in the first place before reducing the filesize using compression methods and formats mentioned in this page.

*~~Before diving in, we~~ highly recommend to read our [[Ripping games|ripping games]] and [[Home media players]] pages first for learning the proper way to ripping discs and using best image file formats for preserving optical disc images in the first place before reducing the filesize using compression methods and formats mentioned in this page.

*We also recommend [https://www.how2shout.com/how-to/how-to-install-7-zip-on-windows-11-or-10-with-single-command.html#:~:text=Step%204%3A%20Add%207%2DZip%20to%20System%20Path adding 7z's path to environment's Path variable] to make any 7z script work from cmd., or you can replace "7z" in the script with full path of the 7z.exe.

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Because Mixed-Mode CDs contain multiple tracks, they '''cannot''' be properly archived using standard <tt>.iso</tt> files (which only support a single data track). Instead, data-dumping software typically utilizes one of two methods:

* '''Full Dump ~~(BIN + CUE)~~:'''

* '''[[Ripping_games#Disc-based|Full Dump]]:'''

** <tt>.bin</tt>: A raw, sector-by-sector image of the entire disc, containing the game data, audio tracks, and system data.

** <tt>.cue</tt>: A text metadata file (cue sheet) that tells the emulator or burner exactly where each data and audio track begins and ends.

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 =Optical disc images=
 ==Before we begin==
+*'''We highly recommend to read our [[Ripping games|ripping games]] and [[Home media players]] pages first''' for learning the proper way to ripping discs and using best image file formats for preserving optical disc images in the first place before reducing the filesize using compression methods and formats mentioned in this page.
-*Before diving in, we highly recommend to read our [[Ripping games|ripping games]] and [[Home media players]] pages first for learning the proper way to ripping discs and using best image file formats for preserving optical disc images in the first place before reducing the filesize using compression methods and formats mentioned in this page.
 *We also recommend [https://www.how2shout.com/how-to/how-to-install-7-zip-on-windows-11-or-10-with-single-command.html#:~:text=Step%204%3A%20Add%207%2DZip%20to%20System%20Path adding 7z's path to environment's Path variable] to make any 7z script work from cmd., or you can replace "7z" in the script with full path of the 7z.exe.
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 Because Mixed-Mode CDs contain multiple tracks, they '''cannot''' be properly archived using standard <tt>.iso</tt> files (which only support a single data track). Instead, data-dumping software typically utilizes one of two methods:
-* '''Full Dump (BIN + CUE):'''
+* '''[[Ripping_games#Disc-based|Full Dump]]:'''
 ** <tt>.bin</tt>: A raw, sector-by-sector image of the entire disc, containing the game data, audio tracks, and system data.
 ** <tt>.cue</tt>: A text metadata file (cue sheet) that tells the emulator or burner exactly where each data and audio track begins and ends.