Before we get into the "how," it is important to understand the "why."

Do you have a large library of that need shrinking, or

Always try to start with a "scene" or "Redump" ISO to ensure no data was corrupted during the initial rip.

Since the console doesn't have to "mount" a virtual disc, games often boot faster.

Choose where you want the extracted game files to land. Step 3: The Extraction Process

In your custom dashboard (Aurora or FreeStyle Dash), go to Settings > Content Settings and add the path to your "Games" folder.

With the files extracted, you can easily swap out textures, sounds, or apply patches. The Best Tools for the Job

Now that you have your extracted files, follow these steps to get them running: