Disc backups
Disc Backups
Backing up your own Blu-ray game discs lets you play from storage while the original stays safely on the shelf. PlayStation 3 discs are encrypted, so a backup keeps the game folder structure a manager can mount rather than a plain copy of the disc.
Dump only discs you own. This page is for preserving your personal collection, not for distributing or downloading copyrighted games.
Dumping a disc
Managers such as multiMAN and IRISMAN include a built-in dump tool. With the original disc inserted, the manager reads it and writes a game folder to your chosen drive.
- Insert the original retail disc and let the system recognise it.
- Open the manager's Copy or Dump function.
- Choose the destination — internal HDD or external storage.
- Wait for the read to complete; dual-layer discs take longer.
Folder format
A dumped game lands in a folder containing the standard PS3_GAME structure. Keep this layout intact and place it where your manager scans for games, for example a GAMES directory.
| Source | Result |
|---|---|
| Single-layer disc | Smaller folder, quick dump |
| Dual-layer disc | Larger folder, slower dump |
Verify the backup boots before retiring the disc. tip