Playstation 4: Play MKV files

To play MKV files on the Sony Playstation 4, all you have to do is convert the file to another format. We'll show you how it's done.

Playstation 4: Play MKV files

The Playstation 4 no longer accepts the MKV format after a firmware update. Only the MP4 format is still accepted by the console. Therefore, you need to convert affected videos first.

1. First, download a video converter. In this guide we use the Freemake Video Converter. Alternatively, you can use the DVDVideoSoft converter.
2. Open the "Freemake Video Converter", click on the "Video" button in the top right corner and select the MKV file.
3. Then click on the "for Sony" button below. Select "PS3 HD 1080p" (Full HD) or "PS3 HD 720p" (HD) as the profile.
4. The file is converted to MP4 format using the "Convert" button.
5. You can then play the video via USB on Playstation 4, for example.

In another practical tip, we will show you how to connect a keyboard to Playstation 4.