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A little bit later today, since I am about to leave to go to the Dentist with my father. Just to get out of the house. :3 I will VM you when I get back.
I think there's a distinction, but from my understanding you need an external device that can convert the data. Cause all you have is useless files until you can turn them back into Pokemon. And I can't help you until you turn them back into Pokemon.