PlayStation 1 emulator recently received its first update in a decade (December 2025), adding native support for CHD image files
Before setting up ePSXe, you need to convert your existing BIN/CUE games into the CHD format using a free, command-line tool called . Step 1: Download CHDMAN CHDMAN is bundled with the official MAME distribution. epsxe chd files
CHD is a lossless compression format originally developed for the MAME project. It has become the preferred format for CD-based gaming because it: PlayStation 1 emulator recently received its first update
You can convert your files using . Just drag your .cue file into the tool, and you're set! It has become the preferred format for CD-based
If you prefer not to use a batch script, you can use the command line directly: chdman createcd -i "game.cue" -o "game.chd" Use code with caution. Replace "game.cue" with your actual .cue file.
Let’s be realistic. ePSXe has not seen a major stable update in years (the team has been silent on CHD front). The world of emulation is moving toward and RetroArch .