Which Videos Formats Can PS5 Play and How to Play Them

Part 1. What Videos Formats Can PS5 Play

The main video files can PS5 play include the following:

MP4:

• Video codec: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile Level 5.2

• Audio codec: AAC LC

MP4 is a widely used video format that supports various coding standards, including H.264 and HEVC (H.265) and is well-compatible and playable on PS5.

WebM:

• Video codec: VP9

• Audio codec: Opus

WebM is an open-source video format based on VP8 or VP9 video encoding and Vorbis or Opus audio encoding, and PS5 also supports its playback.

MKV:

• Video codec: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile Level 4.2

• Audio codec: AAC LC

The PS5 supports video in a specific encoded MKV format when played through a USB device, especially when the MKV video is encoded in H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile.

Note: Whether PS5 can play videos in MKV format may depend on the specific hardware version and compatibility. So, the PS5 may not always be able to play videos in MKV format.

Part 2. What Is the Best Audio Format for PS5

The audio formats supported by the PS5 include FLAC, MP3, and AAC. The best audio format for the PS5 requires the user to choose according to personal preferences regarding sound system configuration, gaming needs, and so on.

FLAC:

FLAC is an acronym for Free Lossless Audio Codec, an excellent lossless audio compression coding format. It is widely compatible and can be used on numerous operating systems and hardware, including PS5.

MP3:

MP3 is also a popular audio compression format. Due to its good compatibility, it is widely supported by both hardware and software, and it is one of the audio formats supported by PS5.

AAC:

AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) is an efficient, high-quality, and widely compatible audio compression format. Due to these features, it is ideally suited for storing and playing music files, so users can store music files on various devices, including PS5, in this format.

Part 3. How to Play Videos and Music on PS5 from USB

In this section, we will provide a step-by-step guide for playing videos and music directly on your PS5 via USB.

How to Play Videos on PS5 from USB

1. Use your computer to create a folder in the root directory of your USB drive and place the video files in that folder.

2. Select Media Gallery from your game's home on your PS5 console.

3. Connect the USB drive to your PS5 console and then select USB. A list of video files will appear on your USB drive. Select a file to play.

How to Play Music on PS5 from USB

1. Use your computer to create a Music folder in the root directory of the USB drive and place the audio files in the Music folder.

2. Connect the USB drive to your PS5 console, and then select Music in the control center. The USB drive will appear in your playlist.

3. Select USB Drive > a file to play it.

Part 4. What If PS5 Cannot Play Video and Music from USB

The direct playback methods introduced above only apply to video and audio formats supported by PS5 and with specific encoding. If PS5 doesn't support a particular format, you need to use a third-party video converter to convert it to a format supported by PS5 for playback.

AnyMP4 Video Converter Ultimate is a good choice. It is an all-in-one video converter that can convert any video and DVD to more than 500 popular digital video/audio formats, including MP4, WebM, MP3, FLAC, and other formats supported by PS5. In addition, this versatile video converter offers output profiles designed for many major devices, platforms, and consoles, including PS4, PS5, Xbox 360, and more. It doesn't need many settings to make your files easier to play on your PS5.

Here are the detailed steps for you to convert video/audio files to PS5-supported formats using it:

1. Click the Free Download button to download and install AnyMP4 Video Converter Ultimate on your computer. After installing it, launch it.

2. Click the down arrow of the Add Files button to select Add Files or Add Folders, or directly drag video or audio files to this program.

3. After uploading the video/audio file you want to play on PS5, click the Output Format drop-down list. The easiest way to convert the format is to select the Device tab > Game studio > PS5. This method doesn't require setting encoders and other parameters to match the PS5's format, greatly simplifying the ripping process!

Tip: If you want to set every parameter yourself, you can also select formats supported by PS5, such as WebM, MKV, etc., from the Video tab.

4. Select the path for the converted file. Finally, click the Convert All button on the bottom right corner to convert video or audio files supported by PS5.