If you try to play a video in MKV format on your TV, Android phone, iPhone, or third-party video player, chances are the video won’t play or open. This should make you wonder if there’s something wrong with the file. Yes, it is not! It was the format that caused the trouble. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to transcode files from MKV to MP4. Here are 4 ways to help you convert MK4 to MP4 on Windows and Mac.
But first, let’s understand a bit about MKV and MP4 formats. MKV stands for Matroska and both MKV and MP4 (MPEG-4) are container formats for storing audio and video. Furthermore, MKV is an open, flexible and widely used standard video file format for HD videos. However, unlike MKV, MP4 has better performance and most importantly is widely supported and compatible.
So, if you want to play videos on multiple devices, here’s how to convert video formats.
1. Turn MKV into MP4 with VLC
VLC Media Player is a free and open source cross-platform media player. It allows you to play almost all multimedia files, including those in MKV format. Although not many people know, VLC also helps convert videos to different formats. Follow the steps below to convert MKV to MP4.
Note: If you want to play the video on VLC, you don’t need to convert the file type.
Step 1: Open the VLC media player application on your computer.
Step 2: Go to Media and select Convert/Save.
Tips: You can press ‘Ctrl + R’ for quick access to ‘Convert/Save.’
Step 3: In the Open Media window, click Add.
Step 4: Now, navigate and select the MKV file you want to convert.
Step 5: Click ‘Convert/Save.’
Step 6: In the Convert dialog, select ‘Video – H.264 + MP3 (MP4)’ from the drop-down next to Profiles.
Step 7: Click the Browse button and choose where to save the file.
Note: Rename the file to prevent VLC from overwriting the original MKV file if in the same destination.
Step 8: Now, click Start.
Your go. VLC media player timeline will show the conversion progress. Once done, it will save your video to the destination folder.
Although VLC media player is a tool available on Windows and Mac, the converted file sometimes loses its sound. Therefore, if you want to go the safe route, try the next method below.
2. Convert MKV to MP4 with Online Tools
If you don’t already know, CloudConvert is a multi-format online freemium video converter that allows you to convert MKV to MP4 video files instantly without any hassles. Follow up.
Note: Free tier offers 25 conversions per day and file size is limited to 1 GB.
Step 1: Go to the CloudConvert website using the link below and click Choose File.
Step 2: Now, select the MKV file to convert.
Step 3: Click the drop-down menu next to the uploaded file and select MP4.
Step 4: You can customize the output settings by clicking the gear icon (Settings).
You can change the video resolution, aspect ratio, video codec, etc.
Step 5: Click the Convert button to start converting.
The speed of the file conversion will depend on the speed of your internet connection.
Step 6: Click the Download button.
This will save the video to your local hard drive.
There you have it. The video will be converted to MP4 and saved on your computer. And yes, you can delete the video from the CloudConvert server. All you need to do is click the ‘X’ button next to the video title.
CloudConvert takes 24 hours to remove the video from the server after you delete it. However, if you are concerned about your privacy, you can locally convert the MKV file on your PC. Follow the steps below.
3. Convert MKV to MP4 with offline software
WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe is one of the best offline software that not only allows you to convert MKV videos to MP4 but also other video formats. The best part is, unlike the online format, WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe comes with GPU acceleration tools to enable quick conversion.
However, the only limiting factor of the software is that at the free tier, it only allows you to convert files up to 5 minutes in length and one video at a time. That said, if you are converting a short video, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Download WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe using the link below. Once done, install and run it.
Step 2: Click Video in the top left and select the video you want to convert.
Note: If you are using the premium plan, you can batch select multiple files to convert at once.
Step 3: In the Output Profile dialog box, select MP4 Video under General Profile.
Step 4: Now balance the video’s quality and size with the slider and click OK.
Note: The lower the quality, the better the conversion speed and vice versa.
Step 5: Select the destination of the file using the Browse button.
Note: By default, output files will be stored in C:\Users\admin\Videos\WinXVideos\
Step 6: Finally, click the Run button to start the conversion process.
That’s about it. The video will be converted and saved to the destination folder you selected. But if you don’t want to convert a short video and don’t want to pay, then you have to try the method in the next section.
4. Convert MKV to MP4 with open source alternative
HandBrake is a free and open source video converter available for Windows, Mac and Linux. It is very easy to operate and like any other media conversion software, it supports most media formats for conversion.
Here’s how to convert an MKV file to MP4.
Step 1: Download and install HandBrake using the link below.
Note: HandBrake may need Microsoft DotNET (.NET 6.0 SDK x64) to work. Download from the button below.
Step 2: Now open HandBrake and click File.
Tip: You can also drag and drop files into the app.
Step 3: Now, select the MKV file to convert.
Step 4: In Summary, click the drop-down menu next to Format and select MP4.
Step 5: Click the Browse button to select and save the converted file location.
Tip: You can rename the file if you want.
Step 6: Finally, click on Start Encode.
That’s it. HandBrake will start the conversion process and save it to your desired location. Please note, video processing and conversion depends on many factors, such as file size, system capabilities, etc.
FAQ about video format conversion
1. Can Windows read MKV?
Windows does not support the MKV format natively. You will have to use a third-party video player like VLC or KM Player.
2. MKV or MP4 which is better?
Each video format has advantages and disadvantages. In the simplest terms, MKV is used more often to turn DVD and Blu-Ray discs into video files, while MP4 is more compatible and has less file overhead.
3. Is renaming MKV to MP4 effective?
Are not. Renaming the MKV to MP4 does not change the format of the video.
Switch and play anywhere
MKV is the basis of WebM video, which is dedicated to developing a high-quality, open video format for the web that is freely available to everyone. However, in order to reach the masses, it must be compatible with TVs, phones and other devices, which is not currently possible. On the other hand, MP4 files are easily compatible with most of the devices currently on the market.
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