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Creating a digital backup of a physical game you own is generally considered "fair use" for personal preservation.

As optical media ages, "disc rot" (the deterioration of the reflective layer on CDs and DVDs) destroys original game copies. Archivists create ISO backups to preserve gaming history before the physical media fails.

An is a sector-by-sector copy of a physical optical disc. It contains all data present on the original disc, including the file system, boot information, and game data.

: Many gamers and developers are interested in PlayStation ISOs for emulation purposes. Emulators like ePSXe, PCSX-R, and RetroArch can run PlayStation games using ISO files. This allows gamers to play classic PlayStation titles on their PCs or other devices without needing the original console.

For collectors, "ripping" your own discs is the most reliable way to create a digital library. This process involves: Using a PC with a DVD or Blu-ray drive.

: On a completely different note, ISO also stands for International Organization for Standardization, which develops and publishes international standards for various products, services, and systems. However, this doesn't directly relate to the gaming context.