How to Put Videos on a PSP (No Direct Downloads)

The PSP (2004) has no web browser capable of modern streaming sites, no app store, and no direct video download function. You must transfer files from a computer.

Required: Memory Stick Pro Duo + Adapter or USB Cable

Connect PSP to PC via USB (Settings → USB Connection) or remove Memory Stick and use a card reader.

Video Specs (Must Match Exactly)

• Container: MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14)
• Video Codec: MPEG-4 Simple Profile (ASP) or H.264/AVC Baseline/Main/High Profile Level 3.0
• Resolution: Max 480×272 (PSP-1000/2000/3000/Go) or 480×272 (same)
• Framerate: ≤ 30 fps
• Bitrate: ≤ 1500 kbps (MPEG-4) / ≤ 2500 kbps (H.264)
• Audio: AAC-LC or HE-AAC, 2-ch, ≤ 48 kHz, ≤ 128 kbps
• Filename: M4Vxxxxx.MP4 (e.g., M4V00001.MP4)
• Folder: MP_ROOT/100MNV01/ on Memory Stick

Workflow

1. Download video on PC (YouTube: yt-dlp -f "bv*[height<=272]+ba/b[height<=272]" --merge-output-format mp4).
2. Transcode with HandBrake (preset: "PSP" or custom matching above specs).
3. Rename to M4V#####.MP4 (sequential numbers).
4. Copy to MP_ROOT/100MNV01/ on Memory Stick.
5. Disconnect PSP → Video → Memory Stick → play.

Tools

• HandBrake (free, cross-platform) — best for batch conversion.
• PSP Video 9 (old, Windows-only) — legacy alternative.
• FFmpeg (CLI) — for automation.

Legal: Only transfer content you own or have rights to. Downloading copyrighted video without permission is illegal.