what will the apple tv play?

[.mark.]

hey, I'm considering an atv but I'd like some advice.

Can anyone tell me what files atv will play. I'm aware that the file has to be in itunes but is that the only limitation? I've got a few mkv's and I've converted them to mp4's via qtpro using the passthrough video option. The resulting file is an mp4 which plays fine on my mac. Only problem is my ps3 won't play the file when I try and stream it - Will the atv?

 

[mallbritton]

TV Tech Specs

Regards,
Michael

 

[bcmacsarecool]

Yeah, I am curious what the TV will play, and I think I may have something to test my files out on before I purchase an TV in a few months.

To make sure the video files are compatible, if they play on my iPhone, will they for sure play on TV?

Thanks

 

[NightStorm]

To make sure the video files are compatible, if they play on my iPhone, will they for sure play on TV?

I can't think of one situation where this would not be true.

 

[tom1971]

hey, I'm considering an atv but I'd like some advice.

Can anyone tell me what files atv will play. I'm aware that the file has to be in itunes but is that the only limitation? I've got a few mkv's and I've converted them to mp4's via qtpro using the passthrough video option. The resulting file is an mp4 which plays fine on my mac. Only problem is my ps3 won't play the file when I try and stream it - Will the atv?

Create yourself a Patchstick and enjoy this:

http://wiki.awkwardtv.org/wiki/List_of_file_formats_working_on_Apple_TV