Convert Wad To Iso File

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The WAD file format contains the system menus, IOS, and other system information about the game file and can also be extracted by the WBFS Manager.

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Games are meant to be played as recreation or a way to bust stress. And none are as popular as the ones on Nintendo Wii. The characters of Zelda, Sonic, and especially Mario stay in our dreams, as we try to figure how to beat the boss of the next level. But what if continuous usage of the discs leads to damage and all our effort goes down the drain. Luckily, we can salvage our efforts by creating a backup copy of the file. This article tells you about the WBFS file, a format of the Wii game disc, and gives you ways to preserve the data by converting it into an ISO file.
The Wii game files are created as a backup in a separate WBFS partition in the flash drive or SD card . It stands for Wii Backup File System. It can be run on a PC only through the emulator, Dolphin. Most WBFS files are compressed to fit according to the FAT32 file system. If any files exceed the 4 GB limit, the game file is split into two.
ISO is a virtual image of any optical disc. ISO files are used by gamers and other users as a backup system to protect against any corrupted files. The ISO 9660 format is used by Wii, similar to all compact discs. And like any other disc, it can be burned to a blank DVD or CD for safe-keeping.

Method 1: Using Wii Backup Manager

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Before you attempt this method, make sure that your partition is in the FAT32 format.
◼ Download and install the Wii Backup Manager and run it.
◼ From the Files tab, click 'Add' to create a folder. Then click 'Files' again to select the WBFS file that you wish to convert.
◼ Now click on the 'Transfer' tab and select 'ISO file' to start the conversion.
◼ Specify the destination folder to save the ISO file. Wii Backup Manager doesn't save the file if you don't specify the destination folder as 'Desktop'. Also, if you don't have enough space on your disk, it won't convert the file.

The WBFS file can be read in Linux by tricking the OS into believing the image as part of the device. This requires some coding, so don't try it if you are not comfortable with it.
Convert Wad To Iso File
◼ Type this: sudo losetup /dev/loop0 (filename).wbfs.
◼ Now open the WBFS Manager installed on it to open the file and convert it.
◼ Now to close down the external device, type the following:
sudo losetup -d /dev/loop0.

The difference between WBFS Manager and Wii Backup Manager is that the external drive is in the WBFS format with the Manager.
◼ Now select the Wii HDD drive and click 'Format' to format it into the WBFS file system.
◼ Now plug the external drive into the USB port in the Wii. Then select uLoader on your Wii's main menu. It'll detect Wii HDD and your games will show up on the screen.

You'll need the following software to convert a WBFS file to ISO:
  • WBFS for Mac OS X
  • Wine (an emulator needed to run Wii Backup Manager for conversion purposes)
  • Wii Backup Manager
  • a WBFS file
  • WBFS formatted hard drive
◼ In the Wii Backup Manager, select 'Add' and click on 'Files'. Now locate your file and click OK. Now your game should appear in Wii Backup Manager.
◼ Check the box next to the game. Select 'Transfer' and click on 'ISO' to start the conversion.
◼ Don't leave the Wii Backup Manager while the file is converting, as it leads to glitches in Wine.
◼ Close Wii Backup Manager and open WBFS. Now connect your WBFS drive and click on 'Add ISO'.
◼ Select the ISO and transfer it to the hard drive for backup.

◼ Install Homebrew in your computer. Then install USB Loader GX, a program that allows you to run ISOs.
◼ Now insert the external hard drive that contains the WBFS file.
◼ Open the USB Loader GX and press the plus icon to add a file.
◼ Now install the game and bring it to your computer.
◼ If your hard drive is formatted with the WBFS file system, then download WBFS manager.
◼ After the download, install it and select the hard drive destination. After selecting the file, select 'Extract ISO' to create an ISO.
◼ If your file system is anything other than WBFS, then download Wii Backup Manager and install it. After installing it, open the application and select 'Transfer' Then click 'ISO' to create an ISO.
These were the methods that can be used to convert WBFS files to the ISO format. The steps are quite easy to follow. And in case you find these methods difficult, there are some tools available online that could help you with the conversion.
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Can I play .iso files through USB Loader GX with a 128gb USB Flash Drive that does not format to FAT32 (only exFAT and NTFS)? Is there anyway to force format a flash drive to FAT32? How do I setup my NTFS formatted USB to play games through USB Loader GX?

Hey all, I'm fairly new to homebrew and softmodding my Wii.

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Here's my situation so far:

-My wii was recently homebrewed.

-I downloaded cIOS 249 and cIOS 250

-I downloaded Wad Manager and created a full channel for USB Loader GX (which ALLEGEDLY supports NTFS format).

-My current USB setup (which doesn't work) is NTFS format with a 4098 kb write speed. I have an apps folder that contains a folder for USB Loader GX and Nintendont. I also have a games folder with the correct configuration for Super Smash Bros Melee (I use the same setup on a 4gb sd card that works, but doesn't work on my USB setup).

I suppose my question is, how do I setup my USB flash drive to play games? Do I have to convert my iso files to something else? Where do I put the game files to get USB Loader GX to recognize it? My Wii does in fact recognize my flash drive, as evidenced on the USB Loader GX full channel telling me that I have 115 GB out of 116 GB free on the bottom screen.

I noticed when I tried downloading Mario Kart Wii from the disk on USB Loader GX that it saved as a WBFS file on my USB and DID show up as a game on my menu. The file didn't download properly, as it seemed to have froze at 100% so I reset my system, so I cannot play Mario Kart Wii through USB Loader GX.

I'm just at a loss for what to do. I've gone on so many guides and forums telling me to download all these files and all these programs only to scroll down more and see that it is only for FAT32 format. I know people can attach hard drives full of game files, so why can't I use a flash drive? Can I use my NTFS formatted USB or do I need to force it with some program to format as FAT32? If I can, how should I setup my USB?

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