# Dump P3F ISO

## Introduction

We're going to dump the game data from your P3F DVD to your PC as an ISO disc image file.\
This will allow you to play P3F without having the DVD in your disc drive.

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If you have already dumped your P3F ISO, move it to your **P3F Mods\Setup** folder and skip to the next page.

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## Download & Install ImgBurn

We'll use a tool called **ImgBurn** to create a backup image of your game disc.

### Download from Ninite

* Download the ImgBurn installer from Ninite:

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| ------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| Download from **Ninite** | [https://ninite.com/imgburn](https://ninite.com/imgburn/) |

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**DO NOT download the ImgBurn installer from imgburn.com!**

That version of the installer is bundled with nasty adware that must be manually unchecked during the installation process!

The version installed from Ninite is safe - it does not contain any adware and is [**recommended by the developers of PCSX2**](https://pcsx2.net/guides/basic-setup/#where-to-get-imgburn).
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### Run Installer

* Run **Ninite ImgBurn Installer.exe**.

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* Ninite will automatically download and install ImgBurn.
* Once Ninite is finished, select **Close**.

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* ImgBurn is now installed on your PC.

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## Dump ISO with ImgBurn

### Prepare DVD

* Double-check your P3F DVD for dust and fingerprints, then insert it into your PC's disc drive.

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### Launch ImgBurn

* Launch **ImgBurn** and select **Create image file from disc**.

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### Change Save Location

* In the window that appears, select t**he small magnifying glass with a folder** to browse for a new location for the ISO.

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* Navigate to your **P3F Mods\Setup** folder.

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* Leave the file name as **Image.iso** and select **Save**.

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* The ImgBurn window should now show the updated file path:

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### Dump DVD to ISO

* When you're ready, select the **DVD to disc image button** in the bottom-left corner to start dumping P3F to an ISO file. This will take 5-10 minutes depending on the speed of your drive.

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* Once the **Output Successfully Completed!** window appears, click **OK** and close ImgBurn.

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That's all you need your P3F disc for; feel free to eject it and put it away now.
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