MKV (Matroska) is a flexible open container that can hold any number of video, sound and subtitle tracks. Media players love it; phones and some TVs do not. Converting makes a new file: the video is decoded and encoded again, so converting from a format that lost detail never brings it back. MKV files can be saved as WEBP, GIF, MP4, WEBM, MOV, AVI, FLV, WMV, AAC, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, MP3, WAV, WMA, on our server.
What is an MKV file?
MKV – Matroska video. MKV (Matroska) is a flexible open container that can hold any number of video, sound and subtitle tracks. Media players love it; phones and some TVs do not. Converting makes a new file: the video is decoded and encoded again, so converting from a format that lost detail never brings it back.
How to convert an MKV file
- Click Select File, or drop your .mkv files anywhere on this page.
- Pick the format you want next to each file, for example WEBP.
- Click Convert, then Download when it's done.
MKV at a glance
| MKV | |
|---|---|
| Layout | Moving pictures and sound |
| Editable | In video editors |
| Created by | Matroska team, 2002 |
| Best for | Films with several sound tracks and subtitles |
Frequently asked questions
What is an MKV file?
MKV (Matroska) is a flexible open container that can hold any number of video, sound and subtitle tracks. Media players love it; phones and some TVs do not. Converting makes a new file: the video is decoded and encoded again, so converting from a format that lost detail never brings it back.
How do I open an MKV file?
VLC plays Video CD MKV files straight from the disc's MPEGAV folder. For a phone, a TV or a video editor, convert the film to MP4. To read it anywhere, convert it to MP4 here.
Is converting MKV files free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my MKV files uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server, because converting video needs ffmpeg, which does not run in a browser. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The server has no internet access while it works on your file.
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