Convert MKV Files to PS3 For Playback on Playstation3 and Blu-ray

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"I know you can watch .mkv files on the VLC Media player, however was hoping to view the file on my PS3 so I can watch it on my home theatre. PS3 doesn't support .mkv playback, so I assume I have to convert it to PS3 MP4 or a similar format. Is there a solution come up with Win? Thanks."

Ok, I'm constantly seeing inquires all over the place where people are asking the same question about if they can play MKV files on their PS3 to be answered by "No". While this is not wrong, it's also not true, you can play MKV files and TS(ripped DVD video files) on your PS3 and I will show you how to do this in this guide.

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About Playstation

As PS3 users, we all know with Sony Playstation 3, you can also play the HD format video. But PS3 only can play special format HD video, so if there is a mkv file, a better way for you is to convert MKV to PS3 supported video format so that you can play it.

What video formats does the ps3 support?

• Memory Stick Video Format
• - MPEG-4 SP (AAC LC)
• - H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile (AAC LC)
• MP4 file format
• - H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile (AAC LC)
• MPEG-1 (MPEG Audio Layer 2)
• MPEG-2 PS (MPEG2 Audio Layer 2, AAC LC, AC3(Dolby Digital), LPCM)
• MPEG-2 TS (MPEG2 Audio Layer 2)
• AVI
• - Motion JPEG (Linear PCM)
• - Motion JPEG (μ-Law)
• AVCHD (.m2ts / .mts）

Preconditions

• Wondershare Video Converter Platinum. Free Download from here and install the program.
• .MKV Matroska video file
• Optionally a matching subtitle file (.srt)
  

This program is a real excellent ps3 video converter for the Sony PlayStation 3. It is a front-end application for a number of audio and video conversion tools that automates the process of converting Matroska .MKV files into a PS3 compatible format. It does not require the source file to contain audio and video streams be particular format. In case the audio and video streams are of suitable format, the program will just remux the .MKV file into .m2ts, .vob or .mpg file that PS3 can succesfully play. On the other hand if the streams need to transcoded for PS3 the program performs these tasks automatically. Read on to learn how to use this excellent tool and get ready to watch high definition content on your PS3 console!




Starting the conversion

• Choose a Source File to be converted
• Choose a destination directory
• Click Add File to send the file into the processing list, and ps3 video converter will immediately start the conversion.

Our example file here has a non-compatible video stream for PS3 usage, so the video needs to be transcoded. The transcoding process can be quite lengthy, especially if you have chosen the x264 codec and you have a lengthy video file so be patient. In case no transcoding needed, the ps3 video converter remuxes the .MKV file very quickly - typically in just a few minutes.

After the conversion process has completed, you will have file with the chosen extension that can be played in the PlayStation 3. Burn the file on a DVD or transport to PS3 using other mediums (USB stick or hard drive) and you are good to go!

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