| Issue | Solution |
| :--- | :--- |
| “Invalid RVZ file” | Redump the game from a clean source. The RVZ may be corrupted. |
| Output ISO won't run | Ensure you chose “ISO (Uncompressed)” and not “GCZ” or “RVZ” again. |
| Dolphin can't find file | Use Tools > Convert File instead of right-clicking the game list. |
While third-party tools like NKit exist for Wii/GameCube manipulation, the Dolphin Emulator is currently the only official tool that natively supports the RVZ container. Using Dolphin is the most reliable method to ensure the ISO is structured correctly.
Launch the Dolphin Emulator on your computer. It does not matter if your RVZ file is currently showing in your game list or not. convert rvz to iso
The game should appear in the main list.
RVZ2ISO is a popular tool specifically designed for converting RVZ files to ISO format. Here's how to use it: | Issue | Solution | | :--- |
Open a Command Prompt (CMD) or Terminal in the Dolphin folder and use this syntax:
DolphinTool convert -i "input_file.rvz" -o "output_folder" -f iso
Batch Script for Windows (Save as convert_rvz_to_iso.bat): Batch Script for Windows (Save as convert_rvz_to_iso
@echo off setlocal enabledelayedexpansion set "DOLPHIN_PATH=C:\Dolphin\DolphinTool.exe" set "INPUT_FOLDER=C:\RVZ_Games" set "OUTPUT_FOLDER=C:\ISO_Games"
for %%f in ("%INPUT_FOLDER%*.rvz") do ( echo Converting %%f... "%DOLPHIN_PATH%" convert -i "%%f" -o "%OUTPUT_FOLDER%" -f iso ) echo All conversions complete! pause
This script will convert every RVZ in the input folder to an ISO in the output folder.
RVZ is a proprietary format developed by the Dolphin Emulator team. It’s a compressed, chunk-based container that can store GameCube (1.35 GB) and Wii (4.7 GB or 8.5 GB) disc images. It supports:
