What is an MKV file?
| File extension | .mkv |
|---|---|
| Category | Video file formats |
| Developed by | Matroska |
| Mime type | video/x-matroska |
Format description
MKV files are MatrosKa Video files. Like the Russian Matryoshka doll, which contains multiple smaller dolls nested inside each other, the MKV format can contain multiple video, audio, and subtitle tracks inside a single file. This makes it convenient to have one video with a number of audio and subtitle tracks in different languages, all inside a single playable file.Common questions about MKV conversions
How to open an MKV file?
If you don't know how to view an MKV file, you can convert it to another format you already recognize. You can use MConverter for the conversion.
Can I convert MKV files in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple MKV files at once. You can even drag and drop folders containing MKVs.
Pasting MKV files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting MKV files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert an MKV file, if its size is 10 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Max you can convert big MKVs, up to 10 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert MKV files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Max. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert MKV files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Max. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting MKVs safe with MConverter?
For cloud-based conversions, MConverter encrypts your MKV files using the latest technologies, such as TLS 1.3 and HSTS. They are transmitted securely to our cloud service provider’s EU-based data center, which holds internationally recognized ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications. There, each conversion is processed in a separate, isolated environment. This technique further reduces the risk of a malicious file impacting other conversions.
Four hours after the conversion is complete, your files are automatically deleted from MConverter’s systems. You can also permanently delete your MKVs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion with the trash icon.
When converting on-device, your files never leave your device. MConverter processes them locally. Note: on-device conversions are not yet available for some hardware-intensive formats.
For both cloud and on-device conversions, your files are never scanned or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Join thousands who have trusted MConverter to process over 17,853,197 files so far.
Four hours after the conversion is complete, your files are automatically deleted from MConverter’s systems. You can also permanently delete your MKVs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion with the trash icon.
When converting on-device, your files never leave your device. MConverter processes them locally. Note: on-device conversions are not yet available for some hardware-intensive formats.
For both cloud and on-device conversions, your files are never scanned or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Join thousands who have trusted MConverter to process over 17,853,197 files so far.
How long does it take to convert MKV?
For most videos, the wait could be a few minutes or less. However, MConverter also supports converting larger videos, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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