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    • File extension .MKV
    • Dateiendung .MKV
    • .MKVファイルの拡張子
    • Extension de fichier .MKV
    • Extension de archivo .MKV
    • Estensione del file .MKV

How to open file with .MKV extension?

Don’t you know what program to use to convert the .MKV file? Do you want to convert a .MKV file into a different format? Below you will find helpful information.

File extension .MKV

Full Name Developer Category
Matroska Video-audio Multimedia Format Matroska Video Files
.MKV

The MKV (Matroska Video File) is a multimedia file container format designed to store digital video and audio streams. It is part of the larger open-source Matroska container format project which is supported by the split-mux technology. MKV files provide users the ability to store a variety of audio, video, and subtitle streams in one file for easy playback. MKV files are supported by a large number of popular media players like Windows Media Player, Winamp, and MPC-HC. The easiest way to play MKV files in installed media players is to install a codec like Nvidia PureVideo or CCCP codec pack.

MKV File Extension Details

The MKV file type was first released in 2002 and continues to be updated with features and enhancements. It is part of the extensible open standard Multimedia Container Format for digital audio/video streams. The ".mkv" extension stands for Matroska Video file which contains multiple video, audio, and subtitle tracks within a single file. It can support up to 8 different audio and subtitle tracks. MKV supports wide range of video codecs including H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP8, VP9, MPEG1/2, DivX, RealVideo, and more. Popular audio formats such as MP3, AAC/AAC+, Vorbis, AC-3, FLAC, DTS, TrueHD, and more are also supported.

Similar file extensions include AVI, WMV, DIVX, MP4, .MOV, .FLV, and more.

Programs for WINDOWS system
  • PowerDVD PowerDVD
  • Nero Nero
  • Winamp Winamp
  • DivX DivX
  • Media Player Classic Media Player Classic
  • VLC media player VLC media player
  • BS.Player BS.Player
  • KMPlayer KMPlayer
  • MPlayer MPlayer
  • Windows Media Player Windows Media Player
  • ALLPlayer ALLPlayer
  • Miro Video Converter Miro Video Converter
  • Any Video Converter FREE Any Video Converter FREE
  • Free Studio Free Studio
  • MediaCoder MediaCoder
  • Freemake Video Converter Freemake Video Converter
  • ConvertXtoDVD ConvertXtoDVD
  • FFmpeg FFmpeg
  • WinX Video Converter WinX Video Converter
  • SUPER SUPER
  • HDConvertToX HDConvertToX
  • Aoao Video to Picture Converter Aoao Video to Picture Converter
  • DASHEncoder DASHEncoder
Programs for MAC system
  • Elmedia Player Elmedia Player
  • Smart Converter Smart Converter
  • DivX DivX
  • MPlayer MPlayer
  • VLC media player VLC media player
  • QuickTime Player QuickTime Player
  • Bino Bino
  • Plex Media Center for OS X Plex Media Center for OS X
  • Wondershare Video Converter Wondershare Video Converter
Programs for LINUX system
  • VLC media player VLC media player
  • MPlayer MPlayer
  • Bino Bino
  • Xine Xine
  • Totem Totem
  • Transcoder Transcoder
Programs for Android system
  • VLC media player for Android VLC media player for Android
Programs for IOS system
  • OPlayer HD OPlayer HD

After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .MKV) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .MKV extension.

When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.

Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .MKV file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .MKV extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .MKV extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .MKV file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

Other instructions

If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .MKV file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.

In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .MKV file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .MKV file) will be extended to the maximum.

It is also good to check

  • if the .MKV file has no errors
  • or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
In such a case it is best to try to download the .MKV file again from the same source on the Internet (or look for another source). If you received the file from another person, ask this person to re-send it. However, if the file was copied from some media, repeat the copying operation.

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  • File extension .MKDN
  • File extension .MK3D
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Conversion of a MKV file

  • MKV to AVI
  • MKV to 3GP
  • MKV to DASH
  • MKV to FLV
  • MKV to H264
  • MKV to M2TS
  • MKV to MKV3D
  • MKV to MOV
  • MKV to MP4
  • MKV to MPEG
  • MKV to MPG
  • MKV to MT2S
  • MKV to MTS
  • MKV to TS
  • MKV to VOB
  • MKV to WMV
  • MKV to ASF
  • MKV to ASS
  • MKV to AVC
  • MKV to BIK
  • MKV to BUP
  • MKV to DIVX
  • MKV to DVR-MS
  • MKV to EVO
  • MKV to F4V
  • MKV to FBR
  • MKV to M4V
  • MKV to MK3D
  • MKV to MKA
  • MKV to MKA
  • MKV to SRT
  • MKV to SSA
  • MKV to TRP
  • MKV to EXE
  • MKV to RAR
  • MKV to TREC
  • MKV to VPJ
  • MKV to YIFY
  • MKV to MOD
  • MKV to OGG
  • MKV to OGV
  • MKV to SDV
  • MKV to STX
  • MKV to SUB
  • MKV to VP6
  • MKV to WTV
  • MKV to XVID
  • MKV to 264
  • MKV to SSIF
  • MKV to VGHD
  • MKV to ROFL
  • MKV to ETRG
  • MKV to ETRG
  • MKV to HKV
  • MKV to JYK
  • MKV to RARGB
  • MKV to MP3
  • MKV to WAV
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