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MKV (Matroska) is a flexible video container that can hold several audio tracks, subtitles and chapters in one file. Drop your file and choose what it becomes.
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Convert from MKV
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKV | MP4 | plays everywhere | ||
| MKV | MP3 | sound only, plays on every device | ||
| MKV | MOV | Apple and video editors | ||
| MKV | WEBM | light video for the web | ||
| MKV | AVI | works with old players | ||
| MKV | GIF | silent loop | ||
| MKV | WAV | sound only, lossless, ready to edit | ||
| MKV | M4A | sound only, better than MP3 at the same size | ||
| MKV | OGG | sound only, open and royalty-free | ||
| MKV | FLAC | sound only, lossless at half size |
What is MKV?
MKV (Matroska) is a flexible video container that can hold several audio tracks, subtitles and chapters in one file. It is common in film collections and OBS recordings.
Film and TV collections and OBS screen recordings.
Strengths
- Multiple audio and subtitle tracks
- Carries almost any codec
- Still opens if a recording is cut off
Weaknesses
- iPhones, some TVs and social networks do not accept it
| Full name | Matroska Video |
|---|---|
| Created by | Matroska |
| Year | 2002 |
| Extensions | .mkv |
| MIME | video/x-matroska |
| Family | Video |
Convert to MKV
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP4 | MKV | multiple audio and subtitles · phone video | ||
| MOV | MKV | multiple audio and subtitles · iPhone video | ||
| WEBM | MKV | multiple audio and subtitles · screen recording | ||
| AVI | MKV | multiple audio and subtitles · old camcorder footage | ||
| WMV | MKV | multiple audio and subtitles · Movie Maker video | ||
| FLV | MKV | multiple audio and subtitles · Flash-era video |
Frequently asked questions
What is MKV?
MKV (Matroska) is a flexible video container that can hold several audio tracks, subtitles and chapters in one file. It is common in film collections and OBS recordings.
What is MKV used for?
Film and TV collections and OBS screen recordings.
Which formats can MKV be converted to?
On this page MKV files convert to MP4, MP3, MOV, WEBM, AVI, GIF, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC. MP4, MOV, WEBM, AVI, WMV, FLV files can also be turned into MKV.
How long does a conversion take?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Long videos and documents with many pages can take a few minutes; the row shows the progress.