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Description:
Converts many CD-ROM image formats to ISO9660

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: conversion iso9660 cd-rom legacy cli

Install: brew install iat

About:
Iat (ISO9660 Attribute Translator) is a command-line utility designed to convert various CD-ROM image formats into standard ISO9660 filesystem images. It handles a wide array of formats including NRG, MDF, PDI, and BIN/CUE, ensuring the resulting ISO is compatible with standard compliant players and systems. This tool is essential for legacy data recovery and modernizing archives of optical media.

Key Features:

Supports over 40 image formats including NRG, MDF, and BIN/CUE
Command-line interface for scripting and batch processing
Preserves original file system metadata and structure
Open source and cross-platform

Use Cases:

Converting proprietary Nero Burning ROM (.nrg) images to standard ISO for playback
Extracting data from legacy CD-ROM backups for modern access
Preparing disk images for emulation or virtualization software

Alternatives:

ffmpeg – Primarily a media converter, but can handle some raw image formats; Iat is specialized for optical disc filesystems.
PowerISO – Proprietary GUI tool for Windows; Iat offers a free, open-source CLI alternative.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 14, 2024 5:51am		0	VERSION_BUMP	97024246
Oct 1, 2023 8:31pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	c00a3d24