1. Executive Summary In the PlayStation 3 modding and backup-loading community, "formato carpeta" (folder format) refers to a game’s decrypted, unpacked file structure as it exists on a Blu-ray disc. Unlike an ISO image (a single-file sector copy) or a PKG (encrypted installable package), folder format presents the game’s raw files ( EBOOT.BIN , PS3_DISC.SFB , USRDIR/ , etc.) directly within a directory. This format is predominantly used with custom firmware (CFW) or hybrid firmware (HFW) + HEN-enabled consoles, loaded via backup managers like multiMAN , webMAN MOD , or Irisman . 2. Technical Anatomy of Folder Format A PS3 game in folder format retains the original disc’s logical structure. Key components include: