How to convert bin/cue with original filenames intact?

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  1. Artvandelay

    Artvandelay Noisemaker

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    *Mac Catalina 10.15 (forgot to mention)


    I managed to convert it but it generated all generic 01, 02, 03 filenames
    That's no good when it's 80 samples. LOL
    Thanks in advance.
     
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  3. clipper

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    Has your cue file names in it for each track?
    You can use AIMP3 to extract them. It has an option on its convertion tool to make the output filename out of several tags that you can assemble together for the result.

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    Just select the format you already have so the result won't be changed (I mean, if you have 44,1 kHz, 320 kbps MP3 CBR, set the output to the same format)
     
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    Else,
    If you've already installed something like poweriso or ultraiso, this is a method to do it as well (gemini AI steps)...

    To convert a .cue/.bin file into separate tracks with their correct names on Windows, the best tool is CUETools, as it automates both the splitting and naming processes.
    Alternatively, if you are dealing with a CD/Data image (like a game or software) instead of an audio CD, you should use PowerISO or UltraISO.
    Here is how to do it for both audio and data files on Windows:

    Method 1: For Audio Files (Using CUETools)
    CUETools is a free, open-source utility specifically designed for lossless audio sheet processing.
    1. Download CUETools: Extract the downloaded .zip file and launch CUETools.exe.
    2. Select the Input: Click the browse button ... next to Input and select your .cue file.
    3. Configure Settings:
      • Under Action, select Encode.
      • Under File Output, select Tracks.
      • Under Audio Format, choose your preferred format (e.g., Lossless / FLAC or Uncompressed / WAV).
    4. Convert: Click the Go button at the bottom right. CUETools will read the metadata from the .cue file and automatically output individual, perfectly named tracks.

    Method 2: For Data/Game Files (Using PowerISO)
    If your .cue/.bin file contains a game or software with multiple tracks, you need an ISO editor to extract the contents.
    1. Open the File: Launch PowerISO, click File > Open, and select your .cue file.
    2. Select Tracks: PowerISO will display the individual tracks or files contained within the image.
    3. Extract: Click the Extract button on the top toolbar.
    4. Choose Destination: Choose your output folder and click OK to extract the files with their original structures and names.


    Although I always use the first method I told you with AIMP converter tool. To me, it's easier.
     
  5. shinjiya

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    I think Exact Audio Copy can handle disc images, I use it all the time to rip my own discs.
     
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    Artvandelay Noisemaker

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    I should have specified, Mac OS 10.15 Catalina
    Thanks!
     
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    Artvandelay Noisemaker

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    Got AIMP to work but it said "decoder not found" and stuck with generic LOL
     
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    Thanks for the help. I'm not going to sweat this one. I dug on google and every site had generic names too. Then I found a sf2 sample with splits of it. Is what it is.
     
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