How to play videos, movies, music and photos from USB on PS5

This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to play videos, movies, and music and view photos from a USB flash drive or external hard drive on the PlayStation 5.

The PlayStation 5 supports the following video formats: MKV, MP4, and WEBM. The PS5 supports the following audio file formats: FLAC, MP3, and AAC. However, the PS5 might not be able to play some files due to their data type or file size. The PlayStation 5 supports a maximum video resolution of 3840 x 2160. The PS5 will not play copyright-protected files. The PlayStation 5 supports USB flash drives and external hard drives formatted with the exFAT or FAT32 file systems.

How to play videos and movies from a USD drive on the PlayStation 5

  1. Make sure the USB flash drive or external hard drive is formatted with either the exFAT or FAT32 file system. I recommend using the exFAT file system for external USB drives because it can support single files larger than 4 GB, which is perfect for videos and movies.
  2. Create a Video folder in the root directory of the USB drive.
    A USB flash drive with Video, Music, and Photos folders
  3. Place your videos and movies in the 'Video' folder.
    A video in the Video folder on a USB flash drive
  4. Safely eject and disconnect the USB drive from your computer.
  5. Connect the USB drive to your PlayStation 5.
  6. Click on Media Gallery.
    Open PS5 Media Gallery
  7. Select USB.
    Select USB in PS5 Media Gallery
  8. Open the Video folder.
    Open the Video folder on the USB flash drive
  9. Click on the video or movie you want to play.
    Play a video or movie from a USB drive on the PS5

Your PlayStation 5 will now play your video or movie.

How to play music from a USD drive on the PlayStation 5

  1. Make sure the USB flash drive or external hard drive is formatted with either the exFAT or FAT32 file system. I recommend using the exFAT file system for external USB drives because it can support single files larger than 4 GB, which is perfect for videos and movies.
  2. Create a Music folder in the root directory of the USB drive.
    A USB flash drive with Video, Music, and Photos folders
  3. Place your music in the 'Music' folder.
    A music track in the Music folder on a USB flash drive
  4. Safely eject and unplug the USB drive from your computer.
  5. Connect the USB drive to your PlayStation 5.
  6. Press the PS button (PlayStation logo) on your controller.
    PS button on a PlayStation 5 controller
  7. Click on Music in the menu at the bottom of your screen.
    Open PS5 music player
  8. Click on your USB flash drive or external hard drive.
    Play music from USB drive on the PS5
  9. Click on the song you want to play.
    Play music from USB drive on the PS5

Your PlayStation 5 will now play your music.

How to view photos from a USD drive on the PlayStation 5

  1. Make sure the USB flash drive or external hard drive is formatted with either the exFAT or FAT32 file system. I recommend using the exFAT file system for external USB drives because it can support single files larger than 4 GB, which is perfect for videos and movies.
  2. Create a Photos folder in the root directory of the USB drive.
    A USB flash drive with Video, Music, and Photos folders
  3. Place your photos in the 'Photos' folder.
    A photo in the Photos folder on a USB flash drive
  4. Safely eject and unplug the USB drive from your computer.
  5. Connect the USB drive to your PlayStation 5.
  6. Click on Media Gallery.
    Open PS5 Media Gallery
  7. Select USB.
    Select USB in PS5 Media Gallery
  8. Open the Photos folder.
    Open the Photos folder on the USB flash drive
  9. Click on the photo you want to view.
    View a photo from a USB drive on the PS5

Your PlayStation 5 will now show your photo.

Author: EasyTech

Category: PlayStation 5

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References:

https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/play-video-music-discs-usb-drives/