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Convert ISO to BIN

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jul 26, 2026
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Is it possible to convert ISO to BIN?
Yes - ISO converts to BIN.

Use AnyBurn (free) or PowerISO to convert the .iso to a BIN/CUE pair via their convert dialogs. The .bin file is slightly larger than the ISO because it stores 2352 bytes per sector instead of 2048, but the disc content is identical.

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Also to BIN: B64 · XDELTA · HEX

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Last verified Oct 2026

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Why convert ISO to BIN?

Most modern software accepts ISO directly, but certain retro gaming emulators and some burning utilities default to BIN/CUE and will not accept .iso by extension. Converting provides compatibility with those specific tools.

How to convert ISO to BIN

AnyBurn FREE

Open AnyBurn, click 'Convert image file format', select the .iso source, set output to BIN/CUE, and click Convert Now. Both .bin and .cue files are written to the chosen folder.

PowerISO APP

Go to Tools > Convert, select the .iso as source, set output format to BIN/CUE, and click OK. A free trial is available but limits output to 300 MB.

Programs that convert ISO

ISOBuster
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AnyToISO
gBurner
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AnyToISO for Mac

About these formats

.ISO ISO disc image (ISO 9660 / UDF)

An ISO file is a sector-by-sector copy of an optical disc (CD, DVD, or Blu-ray) stored as a single file. On Windows 8 and later, right-click it and choose Mount - no software needed. To…

Open .ISO details →
.BIN CD/DVD Disc Image (BIN/CUE)

A BIN file is most often a raw, sector-by-sector copy of a CD or DVD that ships with a matching .cue text file describing the tracks. Mount it with PowerISO or DAEMON Tools Lite (point them…

Open .BIN details →

Quality & what to watch

  • The conversion always produces two files - a .bin (raw data) and a .cue (track layout); keep them in the same folder, as losing the .cue makes the .bin very difficult to use.
  • BIN stores 2352 bytes per sector versus ISO's 2048, so the .bin output will be slightly larger than the source ISO despite containing the same data.
  • File-system contents, folder structure, and bootable disc structures are preserved intact - there is no data degradation.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need both the .bin and .cue files?
Yes - they are a pair; the .bin holds the data and the .cue describes the track layout, and most tools that accept BIN/CUE require both files in the same folder.
Is the conversion reversible?
Yes - any tool that converted the ISO to BIN/CUE can also convert back; the disc contents are identical in both formats.
Why would I need BIN/CUE instead of ISO?
Certain older retro gaming emulators may default to BIN/CUE and not accept .iso directly; outside those specific cases, ISO is more widely supported.