How to Stream ISO Files to Roku 3 from USB or NAS

MyraNerissa · Post time 12-2-2015 07:41 PM

Description: Can Roku read ISO files from USB or NAS? To play ISO files on Roku, convert Blu-ray/DVD ISO to NAS for streaming to Roku Media Player first.

Can Roku read ISO files from USB? If you have some DVD ISO image files or Blu-ray ISO files, you may have this question. Nowadays many Roku users may copy movies to USB drive, or connect NAS to Roku for video streaming. But for ISO image files, it’s not so easy, according to our multiple testing, we found Roku can’t play ISO files from USB/NAS directly. It is a streaming device and these disc formats do not stream.

To store ISO files on NAS and stream to Roku, what you need to do is to rip ISO into a format the NAS/Roku can play. To complete your task, you need the assistant of an ISO ripping program that is capable of converting Blu-ray/DVD ISO files to NAS and Roku.

Here Pavtube BDMagic is highly recommended to help your convert ISO image file to NAS server and Roku supported MKV, MP4. (Read review) So that you can stream and play ISO videos on Roku without any limitations! What’s more, this program comes with a built-in video editor that allows you to edit your movie files by trimming, cropping, adjusting video effects, etc. If you are using a Mac, you can go to BDMagic for Mac. Now download this tool and follow the instructions below.

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How do I get ISO image files to NAS and stream to Roku for playback?

1. Add ISO image files

Run the ISO to NAS/Roku Converter program and click "Load IFO/ISO" button to add the ISO files. As you can see, you can also load Blu-ray/DVD Folders and DVD IFO files to rip. Learn how to rip Blu-ray/DVD for Roku playback.

2. Choose output format

Click Format bar and choose “H.264 Video (*.mp4)” from Common Video, which can be recognized by NAS and Roku well. MKV is also a good choice; as a container format it takes whatever you give it. If you find some mkv videos can't be played, here is the solution.

Tip- Advanced settings: With the right settings you can retain the quality of the original files while also saving space. This is particularly helpful when streaming over your network. Simply click Settings bar and you can tweak the settings to your satisfaction and even save it as preset.

3. Start converting ISO files

Finally, hit the “Convert” button at the bottom of the main interface to start the ISO to NAS/Roku friendly MP4, MKV conversion. After the conversion, you can hit “Open” button to quick locate the converted videos; now you can transfer them to NAS and stream to Roku as easy as you can image.

Have other devices like Xbox 360? It also can be taken as a media player for Blu-ray/DVD playback. More information about Roku, you can go to Roku Column.

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