PS3 HD Video formats - Blu-ray Forum

zoso0928 · 06-21-2011, 09:38 PM

I currently have some 720p mkv. files that i would like to convert to play on my PS3..What is the best format to convert them too for optimal PS3 hd quality ? Will I lose any wuality? TIA

Bodyslide · 06-21-2011, 10:49 PM

Try using this mkv2vob....

zoso0928 · 06-21-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bodyslide

Try using this mkv2vob....

I am on a Mac so I can't

Bodyslide · 06-21-2011, 11:01 PM

Try this one for the Mac

http://www.macosvideoconverter.com/t...kv-to-vob.html

PirateBooty · 06-21-2011, 11:07 PM

If you don't want to wait for the files to convert, you can also stream them from your Mac using PS3 Media Server. I stopped converting files and use this program now. Quick and painless and now the family doesn't have to wait.
You can find it here. If you have any files that need transcoding while streaming you may want to read the ratings section. Some people have commented that older versions of the software make that possible for Macs. They will also point you to the main site where older versions can be downloaded. Hope this helps someone out.

kashif · 06-23-2011, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by PirateBooty

If you don't want to wait for the files to convert, you can also stream them from your Mac using PS3 Media Server. I stopped converting files and use this program now. Quick and painless and now the family doesn't have to wait.
You can find it here. If you have any files that need transcoding while streaming you may want to read the ratings section. Some people have commented that older versions of the software make that possible for Macs. They will also point you to the main site where older versions can be downloaded. Hope this helps someone out.

Do u stream wirelessly or with wire from your PC to PS3? I mean it requires a very high speed connection wirelessly maybe?

PirateBooty · 06-23-2011, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kashif

Do u stream wirelessly or with wire from your PC to PS3? I mean it requires a very high speed connection wirelessly maybe?

I stream through the wireless N router but that throughput is still limited by the PS3. I haven't had many issues when streaming HD video. I have, on occasion, seen a hiccup but it's not the norm and the video picks up quite quickly. I'm sure if I had it connected via wire that there would be no problems at all.

kashif · 06-24-2011, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PirateBooty

I stream through the wireless N router but that throughput is still limited by the PS3. I haven't had many issues when streaming HD video. I have, on occasion, seen a hiccup but it's not the norm and the video picks up quite quickly. I'm sure if I had it connected via wire that there would be no problems at all.

Thanks.

Mavrick · 06-26-2011, 12:07 PM

Could try tsmuxer for mac here, http://www.afterdawn.com/software/au...smuxer_mac.cfm

or here, http://www.videohelp.com/tools/tsMuxeR

I'm on PC and multiAVCHD works perfectly. http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/

And best of all it just Remuxes the container, so it takes a matter of minutes to complete. Rarther than the possible hours it would take if you use a converter.

ps3bd_owner · 06-26-2011, 05:23 PM

Maverick, I'll give a try at multiAVCHD, it looks quite good.

Edit: It sucks he hosted it on RS and then they delete it, MediaFire is much better. But anyway he also has it available to download on videohelp.com (click and dl straight away).

My MediaFire Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?ru31rn3xdt703dr (v4.1 / 36.73mb)

Mavrick · 06-26-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ps3bd_owner

Maverick, I'll give a try at multiAVCHD, it looks quite good.

Edit: It sucks he hosted it on RS and then they delete it, MediaFire is much better. But anyway he also has it available to download on videohelp.com (click and dl straight away).

My MediaFire Link: [uploading] (v4.1 / 36.73mb)

It's really good. I've been using it for about a year. Not just for the PS3 either, it's great for authoring home videos in HD, gives a professional finish to your disc.

garlad · 06-26-2011, 08:03 PM

TsMuxer

Worked a treat for me earlier today. Simple to use.

http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/arch...tion_3_ps3.cfm

KrugerIndustrial · 06-26-2011, 08:12 PM

PS3 MS is great. However although I'm on a wired connection it lags way too much.

Also PS3 does not play any subtitles that might be in that .mkv file. You need to hardcode them which I find a bit difficult as I'd need a program to extract the .sub-file from .mkv first.

I'm using a Mac and haven't found a proper tool yet.

edit. I use Subler to 'convert' my .mkv files to .m4v. Great program and it takes only a minute or two.

Mavrick · 06-26-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KrugerIndustrial

PS3 MS is great. However although I'm on a wired connection it lags way too much.

Also PS3 does not play any subtitles that might be in that .mkv file. You need to hardcode them which I find a bit difficult as I'd need a program to extract the .sub-file from .mkv first.

I'm using a Mac and haven't found a proper tool yet.

You can do all that with multiAVCHD on PC, it's so easy. It's literaly a couple of mouse clicks and done extracting/adding subs.

I suppose thats the only downside to mac really is that there arent more cappable programes for this kind of job.

KrugerIndustrial · 06-26-2011, 08:20 PM

Yeah I know it's so simple to do pretty much anything on a PC but when you're using a Mac things get a bit more complicated.

As I said earlier I use Subler to convert .mkv to .m4v and then hardcode subs with Submerge. However if the subs are in the .mkv file I don't know how to extract them. Anyone know a program for that on Mac?

garlad · 06-26-2011, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garlad

TsMuxer

Worked a treat for me earlier today. Simple to use.

http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/arch...tion_3_ps3.cfm

Sorry OP, not sure if this works on MAC

The Don · 06-27-2011, 01:38 PM

I've used mkv2vob which is pretty much just switching the container of the file, but somehow significant picture quality was lost in the transition which would make me mad...

I was told this is "impossible" but there is a stark difference between the mkv file and the vob file after the transition...and half the time it wouldn't even convert my file anyways...

Barnolde · 06-27-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by zoso0928

I am on a Mac so I can't

Download CrossOver, you can run Windows programs with it.

Bullet · 06-27-2011, 06:50 PM

If you can get a WDTV, get it. It will play any file format from 4801 to 1080p. Really impresive and not that expensive. Just my $.02.

06-21-2011, 09:38 PM	#1
zoso0928 Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:219	PS3 HD Video formats I currently have some 720p mkv. files that i would like to convert to play on my PS3..What is the best format to convert them too for optimal PS3 hd quality ? Will I lose any wuality? TIA

06-26-2011, 12:07 PM	#9
Mavrick Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Wales Home Theater Gallery:121 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:813 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	Could try tsmuxer for mac here, http://www.afterdawn.com/software/au...smuxer_mac.cfm or here, http://www.videohelp.com/tools/tsMuxeR I'm on PC and multiAVCHD works perfectly. http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/ And best of all it just Remuxes the container, so it takes a matter of minutes to complete. Rarther than the possible hours it would take if you use a converter. Last edited by Mavrick; 06-26-2011 at 12:15 PM.

06-26-2011, 05:23 PM	#10
ps3bd_owner Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011	Maverick, I'll give a try at multiAVCHD, it looks quite good. Edit: It sucks he hosted it on RS and then they delete it, MediaFire is much better. But anyway he also has it available to download on videohelp.com (click and dl straight away). My MediaFire Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?ru31rn3xdt703dr (v4.1 / 36.73mb) Last edited by ps3bd_owner; 06-26-2011 at 05:36 PM.

06-26-2011, 08:12 PM	#13
KrugerIndustrial Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:200 Blu-ray collection:1361 DVD collection:34 Trading Score:16	PS3 MS is great. However although I'm on a wired connection it lags way too much. Also PS3 does not play any subtitles that might be in that .mkv file. You need to hardcode them which I find a bit difficult as I'd need a program to extract the .sub-file from .mkv first. I'm using a Mac and haven't found a proper tool yet. edit. I use Subler to 'convert' my .mkv files to .m4v. Great program and it takes only a minute or two. Last edited by KrugerIndustrial; 06-26-2011 at 08:17 PM.

06-26-2011, 08:20 PM	#15
KrugerIndustrial Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:200 Blu-ray collection:1361 DVD collection:34 Trading Score:16	Yeah I know it's so simple to do pretty much anything on a PC but when you're using a Mac things get a bit more complicated. As I said earlier I use Subler to convert .mkv to .m4v and then hardcode subs with Submerge. However if the subs are in the .mkv file I don't know how to extract them. Anyone know a program for that on Mac? Last edited by KrugerIndustrial; 06-26-2011 at 08:24 PM.

06-21-2011, 10:49 PM	#2
Bodyslide Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Woodstock Georgia 4K collection:91 Blu-ray collection:819 DVD collection:76 Trading Score:33	Try using this mkv2vob....

06-21-2011, 11:01 PM	#4
Bodyslide Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Woodstock Georgia 4K collection:91 Blu-ray collection:819 DVD collection:76 Trading Score:33	Try this one for the Mac http://www.macosvideoconverter.com/t...kv-to-vob.html

06-21-2011, 11:07 PM	#5
PirateBooty Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Turn around. Very slowly... Blu-ray collection:739	If you don't want to wait for the files to convert, you can also stream them from your Mac using PS3 Media Server. I stopped converting files and use this program now. Quick and painless and now the family doesn't have to wait. You can find it here. If you have any files that need transcoding while streaming you may want to read the ratings section. Some people have commented that older versions of the software make that possible for Macs. They will also point you to the main site where older versions can be downloaded. Hope this helps someone out.

06-26-2011, 08:03 PM	#12
garlad AVFC Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Ireland Blu-ray collection:226 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	TsMuxer Worked a treat for me earlier today. Simple to use. http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/arch...tion_3_ps3.cfm

06-27-2011, 01:38 PM	#17
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	I've used mkv2vob which is pretty much just switching the container of the file, but somehow significant picture quality was lost in the transition which would make me mad... I was told this is "impossible" but there is a stark difference between the mkv file and the vob file after the transition...and half the time it wouldn't even convert my file anyways...

06-27-2011, 06:50 PM	#19
Bullet Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Puerto Rico Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:143 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:143	If you can get a WDTV, get it. It will play any file format from 4801 to 1080p. Really impresive and not that expensive. Just my $.02.

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