There is only one file type that uses the .MKV extension:
Matroska Video File
- Developer Matroska
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Popularity
4.0 (2029 votes)
- Category Video Files
- Format Binary
An MKV file is a video file saved in the Matroska multimedia container format. It supports several types of audio and video codecs and may include .SRT, .SSA, .USF (Universal Subtitle Format), or VobSub subtitles. MKV files are typically used for storing short video clips, TV shows, and movies.
While the MKV video format is not as common as the .MP4, MOV, and AVI formats, many media players still support opening and playing MKV files, including:
- Microsoft Movies & TV (Windows)
- VideoLAN VLC media player (cross-platform)
- MPlayer (cross-platform)
Additionally, you can convert MKV videos to other, more common video formats using HandBrake (cross-platform).
| Software's name | License | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
BIT LABS Simple MP4 Video Player |
Freeware |  |
CyberLink PowerDVD |
Commercial |  |
DivX |
Free |  |
DivX Player |
Free | |
Eltima Elmedia Player |
Freeware | |
File Viewer for Android |
Free+ | |
File Viewer Plus |
Free Trial | |
HandBrake |
Free |  |
KMPlayer |
Free | |
Media Player Classic |
Open Source | |
Microsoft Movies & TV |
Free | |
MPlayer |
Open Source | |
Nero |
Commercial | |
Oka Apps Omni Player |
Free+ |  |
|
olimsoft OPlayer |
Commercial | |
Pentaloop PlayerXtreme Media Player |
Freeware | |
Roxio Popcorn |
Commercial | |
ShedWorx Smart Converter |
Commercial | |
Videolabs VLC for Android |
Open Source |  |
VideoLAN VLC for iOS |
Open Source | |
VideoLAN VLC media player |
Open Source | |
Wondershare Video Converter Pro |
Free Trial | |
Updated: November 21, 2020