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How to Convert and Play MKV on PS3

by Christine Smith • 2026-02-04 22:00:45 • Proven solutions

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1. Play MKV on Device+
  1. 1.1 Top MKV Player
  2. 1.2 Play MKV on Mac
  3. 1.3 Play MKV on Samsung TV
  4. 1.4 Play MKV on Sony TV
  5. 1.5 Play MKV on LG TV
  6. 1.6 Play MKV on PS3
  7. 1.7 Play MKV on Xbox360
  8. 1.8 Play MKV to iPhone
  9. 1.19 Play MKV to iPad
  10. 1.10 Play MKV on Android Phone
  11. 1.11 Play MKV in VLC
  12. 1.12 Play MKV in Windows Media Player
2. Convert MKV to Other Format+
  1. 2.1 Convert MKV to MP4
  2. 2.2 Convert MKV to MP4 on Mac
  3. 2.3 Convert MKV to MP4 Online
  4. 2.4 Convert MKV to Audio
  5. 2.5 Convert MKV to M4V
  6. 2.6 Convert MKV to AVI
  7. 2.7 Convert MKV to AVI Online
  8. 2.8 Convert MKV to MOV
  9. 2.9 Convert MKV to iTunes
  10. 2.10 MKV to MOV Converter Online
  11. 2.11 Convert MKV to VOB
  12. 2.12 Convert MKV to MPEG4
  13. 2.13 Convert MKV to M2TS
  14. 2.14 Convert MKV to TS
  15. 2.15 Burn MKV to DVD
  16. 2.16 Burn MKV to Blu-ray
  17. 2.17 Convert MKV to ISO
  18. 2.18 Convert MKV to WebM
3. Convert Other Format to MKV+
  1. 3.1 Convert MP4 to MKV
  2. 3.2 Convert MP4 to MKV on Mac
  3. 3.3 Convert MP4 to MKV Online
  4. 3.4 Convert M4V to MKV
  5. 3.5 Convert DVD to MKV
  6. 3.6 Convert M2TS to MKV
  7. 3.7 Convert AVI to MKV
  8. 3.8 Convert AVCHD to MKV
  9. 3.9 Convert OGM to MKV
  10. 3.10 Convert MTS to MKV
4. Edit MKV & Other Tips+
  1. 4.1 Extract Subtitles from MKV
  2. 4.2 Add SRT to MKV
  3. 4.3 Compress MKV Video
  4. 4.4 Reduce MKV File Size
  5. 4.5 Edit MKV Metadata
  6. 4.6 MKV No Sound
  7. 4.7 MKV Video Player for Android
  8. 4.8 Free MKV Converter
  9. 4.9 MKV Player Mac
  10. 4.10 2D to 3D MKV Converter
  11. 4.11 Remux MKV
  12. 4.12 MKV Encoder
  13. 4.13 Convert MKV to FCP Mac
  14. 4.14 Stream MKV to TV with Chromecast
  15. 4.15 Import MKV to iMovie
  16. 4.16 Windows DVD Maker MKV
  17. 4.17 Convert MKV to MP4 with HandBrake Alternative
  18. 4.18 What is an MKV File

Many users have had issues while playing MKV files on PS3, with the device failing to open the file. MKV also is known as Matroska Video file, and it is a powerful and comprehensive multimedia container that supports audio, HD video up to 1080p, images, and subtitles in a single file. As of the present, this open-source media format is not an industry standard, and hence MKV is not supported by many devices by default, including Play Station 3(PS 3). In order to allow PS3 to play MKV format, one has to convert the MKV file into a format that PlayStation 3 supports.

Fortunately, Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate) comes to rescue you. It has the capability to convert over 150 formats including AVI, MKV, MOV as well as the PS3 format. With its powerful video editing features, you can rotate, trim, crop, add effects to MKV videos. This video converter guarantees superior performance at a 90 time faster speed than conventional video converters.

Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate) - Convert and Play MKV on PS3

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Now download the latest Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate) via the download button above, then follow the instruction to convert MKV to PlayStation 3 Supported format.

Step 1 Add MKV Files

Launch Wondershare MKV to PS3 converter after installation, under this tab, then click the Document button to browse the location of MKV videos or use the drop-down menu under Add Files and click Add Folder to upload contents of a folder containing the MKV video.

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Step 2 Select PS3-recommended Format for Conversion

To convert the uploaded MKV video to PS3 format, click Device > Games > PS3 under the Setting pane on the right side, see the picture below.

convert mkv to ps3 - conversion

Step 3 Convert MKV to PS3

Then click Convert on the right of the software to proceed MKV to PS3 conversion.

convert mkv to ps3 - conversion

Step 4 Upload Converted MKV File to PlayStation 3

Make sure that converted MKV files are transferred to a USB first, then plug the USB into one of the PlayStation 3 ports and navigate to VIDEO under the XMB menu of PS3 and locate the USB device.

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Select Display All to show all the converted MKV video files in the USB drive. And now, you can play MKV video by simply clicking the X button.

Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate) functions more than a utility for converting MKV to PS3, and this wonderful software also allows conversion of M4V, AVI, MKV, MOV and other 150+ popular formats suitable for your iPhone, iPad, Samsung and HTC without transcoding. It comes in handy for individuals who like uploading or downloading videos to YouTube, Vimeo, and other 1000+ video sharing sites.

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