How to convert MOV to MKV?
You can convert MOV to MKV with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose MOV files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your MOVs.
You can also click to select MOV files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a MOV file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with MOV files to MKV is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on MKV from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's MKV or something else.
- Download your MKV files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted MKV files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each MKV.
On desktop platforms, you can download the MKV files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the MKVs with other apps.
About the formats
| File extension | .mov |
|---|---|
| Category | Video file formats |
| Developed by | Apple |
| Mime type | video/quicktime |
Format description
MOV is a video or movie in Apple’s QuickTime format. MOV files can store video, audio, and subtitle tracks. By default, the iPhone records video in the MOV format. Live Photos on iPad and iPhone are also saved as MOV files, which allows them to play as short videos.| 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 converting MOV to MKV
Can I convert MOV to MKV in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple MOVs to MKVs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing MOVs to convert to MKV.
Pasting MOV files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting MOV files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a MOV file to MKV, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big MOVs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert MOV files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. 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 MOV files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting MOVs to MKV safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your MOV files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your MOVs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 11,818,705 files so far.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 11,818,705 files so far.
How long does it take to convert MOV to 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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