[TUTORIAL] wbfs_file 2.9

Post by **xav91** » Thu 24 Dec 2009 00:40

2026 update: this topic dates from 2009 and the tools have changed since. The up-to-date method is in our tutorial WBFS Manager in 2026: managing your Wii games on PC with TinyWiiBackupManager (Windows, Mac, Linux).

This application allows you to convert an.iso to.wbfs
the resulting file can be read by USB loader GX or configurable USB loader, if it's placed on an external hard drive formatted in NTFS.
It also allows any manipulation of.iso/.wbfs files to and from WBFS/NTSC/FAT32 partitions

How to convert an.iso to.wbfs:
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Extract the "wbfs_file_2.9.zip" archive to a folder on your hard drive. (for example "wbfs_file-2.9")
Drag the.iso file (the backup) onto the file wbfs_file.exe

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opening a processing window

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at the end of processing, the window closes, a folder is created in the same directory as the ISO.

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it contains:

the backup in.wbfs format
a text file, which indicates the ID/game name correspondence

Create a "wbfs" folder at the root of your hard drive formatted in NTFS
Place the backup in.wbfs format in the "wbfs" folder
Plug your hard drive (or USB key) into the bottom USB port (WII flat)
Launch USB loader GX (rev 867 minimum) or configurable USB loader.

There are still incompatibilities with some external hard drives, this problem is not fixed by using NTFS with GX.

How to convert a.wbfs to.iso:

same method as above, by 'dropping' the.iso file onto "wbfs_file.exe"

How to extract all games from a WBFS partition to.wbfs files:

Open a command prompt window and type the command

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wbfs_file.exe W: extract_wbfs_all D:\wbfs

with W: being the letter designating the WBFS partition and D:\wbfs being the destination partition

How to copy all my.wbfs files to a WBFS partition:

Open a command prompt window in the folder where the.wbfs files are located and type:

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for %i in (*.wbfs) do wbfs_file.exe W: add_wbfs "%i"

with W: being the letter designating the WBFS partition
don't forget to copy the "wbfs_file.exe" file in the folder where the.wbfs files are located

How to convert all my games in.iso to.wbfs files:

Open a command prompt window in the folder where the.iso files are located and type:

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for %i in (*.iso) do wbfs_file.exe "%i"

don't forget to copy the "wbfs_file.exe" file in the folder where the.iso files are located

the command prompt window

how to open a command prompt window:
Right-click, but while holding the SHIFT button. A command named " Open a command window here " appears.
The advantage of this trick is not having to navigate through commands to go up or down folders.
Simply right-click + SHIFT where you want the command prompt window to open

for example:

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otherwise it's always possible to use

cd.. to reach the parent folder
cd Folder_Name to reach the "Folder_name" folder (Folder_name can contain a path + Folder_name)
dir to list the files and folders contained in the current directory

Post by **Oops** » Fri 25 Dec 2009 16:25

Awesomeee!!!! xav91's tutorials. Thanks

Post by **atupac** » Fri 25 Dec 2009 16:31

It's true your tutorials are top notch & full of pictures xav! my games on NTFS work fine now on GX loader, and I have a feeling it's thanks to cios 222...

Can't wait for NTFS on Wiiflow! I'll try to corner Narolez on his German site (since I manage in English/German) and I'll keep you posted

Post by **natho18** » Fri 25 Dec 2009 16:34

Great tutorial, as usual^^

Post by **Oops** » Fri 25 Dec 2009 16:36

atupac wrote:It's true your tutorials are top notch & full of pictures xav! my games on NTFS work fine now on GX loader, and I have a feeling it's thanks to cios 222...

Can't wait for NTFS on Wiiflow! I'll try to corner Narolez on his German site (since I manage in English/German) and I'll keep you posted

If you manage to get Narolez moving, I'll kiss yours

Post by **Jiiwah** » Fri 25 Dec 2009 16:50

Excellent tutorial xav91

but unfortunately I don't have a use for it yet. Come on atupac, send him that email quick

I added your tutorial to the wiki.

Post by **Gotrunks** » Fri 25 Dec 2009 17:44

Very good tutorial!!
Very handy, especially the trick to convert all your isos at once ^^

Post by **MickeyBlue** » Mon 28 Dec 2009 06:19

Thanks for the tutorial but personally, I still have a lot of games that don't work (black screen plus green line above the screen) some games also have the green line but they do launch and others don't.

Post by **xav91** » Mon 28 Dec 2009 12:28

which ones for example?
I'm currently testing (lots) with gx rev 876 and cios 38 rev16

Post by **cede49** » Sun 9 Dec 2012 13:10

top notch big thanks really good and super easy to do a+

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