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Essam Ullah
Essam Ullah

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RVZ to ISO: Convert Wii/GameCube Disc Images Online Without Dolphin

I just released a free browser-based tool for converting RVZ, CHD, and BIN disc images to ISO — no installation required.

The problem with Dolphin backups

If you have used Dolphin emulator on Nintendo Wii or GameCube, you have probably got a folder full of .rvz files. RVZ is Dolphin's preferred format because it compresses well, but it is not portable — most emulators and burning tools expect plain .iso.

The usual workaround: install Dolphin, find a command-line tool, run it. But for a quick conversion, that is overkill.

RVZ to ISO

RVZ to ISO is a free online tool that handles this entirely in your browser. Drop your .rvz (or .chd, .bin, .ciso) file in, wait a few seconds, get a standard .iso back.

Key features:

  • Free for files under 200 MB with no signup
  • Resumable uploads up to 10 GB for larger files
  • All processing happens in your browser — files never leave your device
  • Bidirectional conversion: RVZ ↔ ISO, CHD ↔ ISO, BIN ↔ ISO, CISO ↔ ISO

Common use cases:

  • Shrinking RVZ backups into standard ISO for use with emulators other than Dolphin
  • Batch-converting folders of disc images
  • Rescuing CHD files locked to a specific Dolphin version

The tool is open and free at https://rvztoiso.com — try it on your next backup.

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