The tool automates the creation of PS3 packages for retro games.
Older tools required you to source npdrm.exe and kirk_engine manually. Version 2.0 embeds the core decryption engines, ensuring compatibility even if external sites go offline.
Let’s walk through a common scenario: You downloaded a mod menu for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, but it crashes on launch with an error.
Prerequisites:
The Process:
Step 1: Locate the EBOOT.BIN
Using Multiman, IrisMAN, or FTP, navigate to the game’s install directory. Example: /dev_hdd0/game/BLUS12345/USRDIR/. Copy the EBOOT.BIN and any associated .SPRX files to a folder on your PC.
Step 2: Launch the Tool
Open PS3 CFW Tools.exe (Run as Administrator to avoid permission errors). You will be greeted by a tabbed interface.
Step 3: Select "Resigner v2.0" Tab Navigate to the dedicated tab. You will see a field for "Input File" and "Output Folder."
Step 4: Choose Your CFW Mode In the drop-down menu, select your PS3's current firmware level. Ps3 Cfw Tools And Resigner V2.0
Step 5: Process the File Click "Resign EBOOT." A log window will appear, showing decryption and re-encryption processes. Look for the line: "Successfully signed with 4.90 key. Output: EBOOT.BIN"
Step 6: Replace and Test
Copy the newly signed EBOOT.BIN back to your PS3 (overwriting the original). Launch the game. The error should be replaced by your working mod menu.
Author: [Generated for technical documentation]
Date: April 2026
Version: 1.0
The SFO (System File Object) contains metadata. The Tool allows editing of: The tool automates the creation of PS3 packages
Sony’s PlayStation 3 employs a multilayer security system including LV0/LV1 hypervisor, Core OS verification, and ECDSA/RSA signing for executables (SELF files) and package files (PKG). Custom firmware disables signature checks, but certain operations—such as converting retail packages to debug-compatible formats or spoofing firmware versions—still require valid signatures or header modifications.
PS3 CFW Tools and Resigner v2.0 (henceforth “the Tool”) consolidates functionality from earlier command-line utilities (e.g., make_self_npdrm, sce pamphlet, resigner.py) into a graphical interface with batch processing capabilities. Version 2.0 introduced improved key handling, PARAM.SFO editor, and compatibility with 4.8x+ CFWs.
Based on community wishlists, v3.0 could include:
The PS3's internal hard drive uses a proprietary format, but external USB drives are limited to FAT32 (max file size 4GB). Many PS3 ISOs exceed 4GB. The built-in ISO Splitter chops a large ISO into .66600, .66601 fragments that backup managers like Multiman can read seamlessly. The Process:
Step 1: Locate the EBOOT