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How to Copy Movies From a USB Drive to PS4 and Play Them

A compatible USB drive can carry supported movie files to a PS4 for playback through the console's media features.

PS4 is a video game console that is not just for playing games. You can also use it to watch movies, listen to music and even surf the internet! Most of you do not know that PlayStation 4 can function as more than just a video game console, it’s an accomplished media streamer that performs brilliantly for your home theatre. It’s not very hard to stream local videos/movies on PS4. Sony’s PlayStation 4 can easily play movies from the USB drive or another source connected to your network.  All thanks to the media player app, which Sony added after the release of PS4. There is an alternate app to it called the Plex media app, which can stream your videos. How to transfer videos from USB to your PS4? Still wondering. In this article, we will provide you easy solution to play movies from USB to PS4.

What You Need to Copy Movies from USB To Ps4?

First of all, you need a USB flash drive. If your USB is not compatible specially for PS4. Secondly, USB Flash Drive must be formatted to FAT32. For your information, you need at least 2GB USB drive for holding an average movie file. You can go with higher GBs like 16 or 32 if you like to store more movies on your drive.

Step-by-Step Guide to copy video files from USB to PS4

Here are some steps to copy video files to your USB. Note that it is very important for you to follow the steps below precisely.

Step 1. Choose the Right USB drive for your System:

At first, you must have a proper USB drive to transfer movies from computer to PS4. It should have the standard format of PS4. Your USB must have high storage space to carry movies in it. While formatting a USB drive, windows provide some options: NTFS, FAT32, and exFAT (these are file formats), PS4 system encourage only FAT32 and exFAT USB, exFAT is the perfect option here, to stream movies on PS4.       How to check your file system on USB?

Step 2. Make sure to Convert Video and Audio to PS4 formats:

To enjoy movies on PS4 we have to use a media player. Media player app allows PS4 users to access to play videos, movies and photos. There is a need to mention that not all the videos are supported by PS4, some formats are not yet recognized by PS4 system and lead to error formation when you try to play. Here is the detailed list of media format and codec supported by PS4 system. You need to convert any unsupported video/movie file to one of the following formats: MKV, MP4 According to PS4 system, MOV is not supported by its media player app. So do not try to play it because it will not work properly. You can check Supported File Formats by PS4. You can convert some other formats like MP3, WMA to the above list and get compatible with PS4 player. The most popular formats are MKV, MP4, AVI and MPEG-2 TS. Remember sometimes there is a problem in playing your movie, you can easily access your favorite video just by changing the formats.

Step 3. Now Copy the Converted Videos to USB

You can smoothly convert your watch-listed movies to a USB drive. Copy them to a USB drive, but remember if you copy them under the root directory, Your PS4 would not able to read them. Always put them in a folder for music files, make sure to save them in the “MUSIC” folder. Once you are done with this safely remove your USB. 

Step 4. Use Media Player App in PS4:

When you add your movies, photos, and videos to the USB drive, then safely remove the USB from the computer and attached it with the USB ports in PS4. You will see the option of the media player app and the USB drive option will appear on the screen. PS4 media player icon will appear in the” Content Area”, on the section of icons on the main screen. Choose and launch it on your computer. If MEDIA PLAYER isn't already installed on your computer, you may download it from the PlayStation Store and get it for free.

Step 5. Watch Movies on PS4:

Your TV should have a standard to move with PS4, connect USB into USB ports given in PS4. Open PS4 media player you will see the option of the USB drive as an option, open it and move to media contents and “Start Enjoying Your Movies” PlayStation 4 is a hot seller and an excellent controller to watch HD movies on a video projector, digital television, monitor etc. Now even Sony add the option after one and a half year, but you can still enjoy it. PlayStation 4 is now offering apps for streaming Netflix, YouTube, Hulu and Amazon and other devices too.

Final Thoughts!

If you want to transfer videos from USB to PS4 or add your favorite movies in it, we've made the process easy and simple for you. You just need to follow our above-stated steps and you can easily enjoy your favorite videos on PS4. Don't forget to share this article with your friends too. Also Check: Best PS2 to USB TYPE A Converter

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