Vita3K cannot natively read raw, encrypted Workbin files. It needs decrypted, unpacked assets (usually in .zip , .vpk , or folder structure with a eboot.bin ).
vita3k-tool workbin-decrypt --key 0x123... game.workbin output_dir/ vita3k workbin file repack
Here’s a blog-style post tailored for someone who wants to explain or document the process of repacking a workbin file for (the PlayStation Vita emulator). Vita3K cannot natively read raw, encrypted Workbin files
If repacking sounds daunting, there is a better way: Vita3K cannot natively read raw
The Vita3K team plans to: