RVZ to ISO Converter

Q: Do I need Dolphin installed?

Yes. This tool generates commands for DolphinTool, which comes with every installation of the Dolphin Emulator.

Q: Is ISO better than RVZ?

Generally, no. RVZ is a 'lossless' format, meaning it contains 100% of the game data but compressed efficiently. You should only convert to ISO if you need to use the file with software that does not support RVZ.

Q: How much space will I lose?

A lot. Typically, a 1GB RVZ file will expand back to a 4.37GB ISO, tripling or quadrupling the storage required.

Generate efficient batch conversion scripts for Dolphin Emulator. Calculate storage impact and automate your workflow instantly.

Operating System

DolphinTool Path (Optional) Leave empty to assume DolphinTool is in your system PATH or current folder.

Drag & Drop RVZ files here

or click to select (Files are NOT uploaded - works 100% offline)

Generated Batch Command

rem Drag files above to generate script...

About this RVZ to ISO Converter

Welcome to the modern solution for managing GameCube and Wii backups. While RVZ (Dolphin's specific format) is incredible for saving space—often reducing file sizes by 40-60%—there are times you need to convert back to the standard ISO format.

Whether you are burning a physical disc for a modded console, using an emulator that doesn't support RVZ, or patching a ROM hack, this tool helps you generate the perfect conversion commands instantly.

Why can't I convert online directly?

An ISO file for GameCube is 1.35 GB and for Wii is 4.37 GB. Uploading these massive files to a browser-based converter would take hours and likely crash your browser. Instead, this tool uses a "Smart Command Generator" approach. We generate a lightweight script file based on your filenames. You simply download it, place it in your folder, and run it. The conversion happens on your computer in seconds, not hours.

How to Convert RVZ to ISO

Select your OS: Choose Windows, Mac, or Linux above.
Select Files: Drag and drop your .rvz files into the box. We don't upload them; we just read the names.
Download Script: Click "Download .bat" (Windows) or ".sh" (Mac/Linux).
Run: Place the downloaded script in the same folder as your RVZ files and double-click it.
Done: DolphinTool will automatically convert your files back to full-sized ISOs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need Dolphin installed? +

Yes. This tool generates commands for DolphinTool, which comes with every installation of the Dolphin Emulator. If you have Dolphin, you already have the converter installed—you just need the command to use it!

Is ISO better than RVZ? +

Generally, no. RVZ is a "lossless" format, meaning it contains 100% of the game data but compressed efficiently. You should only convert to ISO if you need to use the file with software that does not support RVZ (like Nintendont or legacy modding tools).

How much space will I lose? +

A lot. The "Storage Calculator" tab above shows the exact difference. Typically, a 1GB RVZ file will expand back to a 4.37GB ISO, tripling or quadrupling the storage required.

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