Cause: The Game ID is incorrect or the compression level was too aggressive. Fix: Re-convert using Compression Level 4 or 5 instead of 9. Also, use the correct Game ID (e.g., SLUS-00565 for Castlevania: Symphony of the Night).

Cause: Many free tools have a 200–500 MB limit. Final Fantasy VII (Disc 1) is ~650 MB. Solution 1: Split the BIN using a desktop tool like CDMage, then convert each part? (Not recommended – breaks game logic). Solution 2: Use a desktop alternative like PSX2PSP v1.4.2 (works offline, no size limit).

Open your browser and search for “bin to pbp online converter”. For this example, let’s assume you’ve found a reputable tool. (Pro tip: Look for sites that have been mentioned in subreddits like r/PSP or r/Roms.)

Converting a game you own (you ripped the original disc yourself) is generally considered a legal backup under fair use laws in many jurisdictions. However, downloading BIN files from ROM websites and converting them is copyright infringement. This article does not condone piracy. Always dump your own disc images using tools like ImgBurn.