PS3 cannot natively play MKV files. If you want to play MKV files on PS3 we think using GiliSoft Video Converter is a good choice for you.

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MKV video format

The majority videos you will get these days are in MKV format. For the reason that the format has a big advantage which can contain multiple audio, video and subtitle streams in a file and with wonderful quality. GiliSoft Video Converter even can encode the MKV subtitle into the PS3 compatible Video format.

Can play MKV movies on PlayStation 3?

These types of video files can be played on a PS3:
1.Memory Stick Video Format
- MPEG-4 SP (AAC LC)
- H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile (AAC LC)
- MPEG-2 TS(H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, AAC LC)
2.MP4 file format
- H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile (AAC LC)
3.MPEG-1 (MPEG Audio Layer 2)
4.MPEG-2 PS (MPEG2 Audio Layer 2, AAC LC, AC3(Dolby Digital), LPCM)
5.MPEG-2 TS(MPEG2 Audio Layer 2, AC3(Dolby Digital), AAC LC)
6.MPEG-2 TS(H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, AAC LC)
7.AVI
- Motion JPEG (Linear PCM)
- Motion JPEG (μ-Law)
- AVCHD (.m2ts / .mts)
- DivX
- WMV
VC-1(WMA Standard V2)
So,as you see the PS3 cannot natively play MKV files. But we can find another way. Transcode MKV to video formats which work with PS3, like AVI, MP4. This article will show how to stream MKV to PS3. For playback on PS3, video of H. 264 and AAC with a MP4 container would be the best for small size and image quality. Follow up the guide, get MKV files on your PS3.

How to convert MKV to PS3 ?

Step 1: Download GiliSoft Video Converter and install.

Step 2: Load the MKV video files and select a subtile if have.

Click "Add Files " button to load MKV videos you want to convert.



Step 3: Select output format - "PS3 HD (*.mp4)" or "PS3 (*.mp4)" video format.


Click "Output Format" combox to select "Game Hardware" then select "PS3 HD (*.mp4)" or "PS3 (*.mp4)".

Step 4: Start converting

Click Start button to start converting file to the PS3 Compatible Video format.With our MKV to PS3 converter, you can also convert other popular video format files to PS3 videos.