MKV File Extension

MKV file extension is created by Matroska, also known as Matroska Video File. MKV has been classified as Video Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open MKV files in Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac program.

Matroska Video File Type

What is a MKV File Type?

The Matroska multimedia container format is open source and was first published in December 2002. It is similar to .AVI, .ASF and .MOV and can contain n' any number of tracks video, audio, image and under @-@title. Multimedia files that use the Matroska container format and store one or more tracks are known as video files Matroska, and are distinguished by l' extension of .mkv file.

Although often used to store short video clips, TV shows and movies, the MKV format has become popular in the d'fan community; anime-subbing. Many of these users create sub-titles and the format MKV is particularly useful since it supports several audio tracks and titled-in the same file.

The name Matroska comes from the Russian Matryoshka doll, which contains many little nested dolls of the same shape.

Free online MKV Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .MKV (Matroska Video File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to MKV, merge, split and compare the MKV files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

MKV Converter

Open MKV

Edit MKV

Compare MKV Files

Merge MKV Files

Split MKV Files

MKV Metadata Viewer

MKV Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Matroska Video File .MKV File Extensions while opening the .MKV files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open MKV Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Matroska Video File on your system such as Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac.
2. Associate default Aiseesoft Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac program for *.mkv (Matroska Video File) files.
   
   

   Associate MKV Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.MKV (e.g example.mkv) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Aiseesoft Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .mkv files.
   
   

   Associate MKV Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.MKV (e.g example.mkv) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Aiseesoft Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related MKV File Extensions

MKV default file extension is .MKV and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for MKV File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the MKV files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open MKV File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	FMJ-Software Awave Studio 10 for Windows	Shareware	FMJ-Software
	Attractor Mobile Software Codec Packs 1 for Windows	Commercial	Attractor Mobile Software
	Wondershare Filmora 9 for Windows	Commercial	Wondershare
	Gretech GOM Player 2 for Windows	Freeware	Gretech
	Media Player Classic 1 for Windows	Open Source	Media Player Classic
	CyberLink Media Suite 16 ULTIMATE for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	MPlayer 1 for Windows	Open Source	MPlayer
	Nero 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Nero
	Audials One 2018 for Windows	Commercial	Audials
	Corel Pinnacle Studio 24 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	CyberLink PowerDVD 20 for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	CyberLink PowerProducer 6 for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	ShedWorx Smart Converter 2 for Windows	Commercial	ShedWorx
	Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate 9 for Windows	Commercial	Aiseesoft
	Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for Windows	Commercial	Xilisoft
	Nullsoft Winamp 5 for Windows	Freeware	Nullsoft
	Microsoft Windows Media Player 12 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft
	Avid Xpress 5 for Windows	Commercial	Avid

Open MKV File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Caml 000 for MacOs	Free	Caml
	Eltima Elmedia Player 6 for MacOs	Freeware	Eltima
	Wondershare Filmora 9 for MacOs	Commercial	Wondershare
	MPlayer 1 for MacOs	Open Source	MPlayer
	Roxio Popcorn 4 for MacOs	Commercial	Roxio
	CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for MacOs	Commercial	CyberLink
	ShedWorx Smart Converter 2 for MacOs	Commercial	ShedWorx
	Roxio Toast 18 for MacOs	Commercial	Roxio
	Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for MacOs	Commercial	Xilisoft
	Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac 9 for MacOs	Commercial	Aiseesoft
	Nullsoft Winamp 5 for MacOs	Freeware	Nullsoft
	Avid Xpress 5 for MacOs	Commercial	Avid

Open MKV file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Caml 000 for Linux	Free	Caml
	MPlayer 1 for Linux	Open Source	MPlayer

Open MKV file on Web

Open MKV file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	olimsoft OPlayer 2 for iOS	Commercial	olimsoft
	Pentaloop PlayerXtreme Media Player 5 for iOS	Freeware	Pentaloop

Open MKV file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	J2 Interactive MX Player for Android 1.7 for Android	Freeware	J2 Interactive
	CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Android	Commercial	CyberLink
	BIT LABS Simple MP4 Video Player 2 for Android	Freeware	BIT LABS
	Videolabs VLC for Android 1 for Android	Open Source	Videolabs

About Licensing

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2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About MKV - Matroska Video File

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