Transferring Movies to PSP: Convert to MP4/AVC, Copy to VIDEO Folder

The PSP only plays specific video formats. You must convert first, then transfer via USB.

1. Convert Video (PC/Mac)

• Format: MP4 (H.264 / AVC Main/High Profile) or MPEG-4 (ASP). Resolution: 480×272 (PSP-1000/2000/3000) or 480×272 / 720×400 (PSP Go / Vita).
• Tools (Free):
  • HandBrake (Win/Mac/Linux) — Preset: "PlayStation Portable" or "H.264 MP4, 480p, 2000 kbps."
  • VLC Media Player → Media → Convert/Save → Profile: "Video for PSP."
  • FFmpeg (CLI): ffmpeg -i input.mkv -vf "scale=480:272" -c:v libx264 -profile:v main -level 3.0 -b:v 1500k -c:a aac -b:a 128k output.mp4
• Audio: AAC-LC (stereo, ≤128 kbps) or MP3.

2. Transfer to PSP

1. Connect PSP via USB → Select "USB Connection" on PSP (XMB → Settings → USB Connection).
2. On PC: Open PSP drive → PSP folder → VIDEO folder (create if missing).
3. Copy converted .mp4 files here. Filenames: no special chars, ≤64 chars.
4. Exit USB Connection on PSP.

3. Play on PSP

• XMB → Video → Memory Stick → Select file → X.
• Press △ → "Display" → "Full Screen" / "Normal."

Tips

• Batch convert with HandBrake queue.
• Keep bitrate ≤ 2.5 Mbps for smooth playback on 1000/2000/3000 models.
• Subtitles: Burn in (HandBrake → Subtitles → Burn In) — PSP doesn't support soft subs.
• Legal: Only convert content you own.