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A Complete List of File Formats Supported by the PSP

By Niko Silvester Niko Silvester Writer Nova Scotia College of Art and Design Niko Silvester is a former freelance contributor for Lifewire and a video game junkie who draws her own comics when she's not playing games on her PSP. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 16, 2020 Tweet Share Email Utamaru Kido / Getty Images Tweet Share Email Consoles & PCs Xbox Buyer's Guide The PlayStation Portable, like other devices and operating systems, supports a limited number of file formats. Below are file extensions describing the different formats Sony's handheld gaming console supports for videos, games, audio, and images. If your file isn't in one of these formats, you need to convert it before it can be used on the PSP. Sony ended hardware production of the PlayStation Portable console in 2014. If you need to convert a file to a PSP-compatible format, you might be able to use a free file converter.

PSP Video Formats

MPEG-4 (aka MP4) AVI Aside from movies and music videos available commercially on UMD, the PSP can also play video files from the Memory Stick. These files must be in MP4 or AVI format. Use a free video file converter if you need to convert a video to a format playable on the PSP. For example, an MKV to MP4 (or AVI) converter is needed to play MKVs on a PSP.

PSP Music Formats

ATRAC MP3 MP4 WAV WMA Music can be used from UMDs but usually comes in the form of music videos. You can also load your own songs to play on the PSP as long as they're in one of the formats listed above. It's possible you might not be able to play some of the file formats if you're using a Memory Stick Pro Duo; only the Memory Stick Duo is compatible with all file formats. Use a free audio file converter if you need a specific music file to be in one of the above PSP formats.

PSP Image Formats

JPEG/JPG TIFF GIF PNG BMP Anything that comes on a UMD can be played on a PSP, images included. Use a free image file converter to convert pictures to a PSP-compatible format.

PSP Game Formats

UMDDigital downloads Excluding homebrew games, the PSP only plays games on UMDs and official digital downloads. With the right homebrew, however, the PSP can emulate many different consoles and play their appropriate ROMs.

PSP Firmware Compatibility

Different firmware versions are compatible with different file formats. The more recent the version, the more file formats you can view. Use the linked tutorial linked to find out which version of the firmware you have, then check the firmware profiles to find out more about file compatibility. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Play PSP Games on Your TV FBR File (What It Is and How to Open One) M4V File (What It Is and How to Open One) PSP File (What It Is & How to Open One) AVI File (What It Is and How to Open One) ARW File (What It Is & How to Open One) How to Open and Convert ARF Files 26 Best Free Video Converter Tools 6 Best Free Audio Converter Software Programs The 7 Best Free DVD Ripper Programs of 2022 MP4V File (What It Is & How to Open One) 3GP File (What It Is & How to Open One) WLMP File (What It Is and How to Open One) What Is a WEBM File? AV File (What Is It & How to Open One) DVT File (What It Is & How to Open One) Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies