An MKV file is a multimedia container that can store video, audio, and subtitles. This article explains how to open MKV files with VLC, convert them to other formats with MiniTool Video Converter, and edit them with MiniTool MovieMaker.
What Is an MKV File
What is an MKV file? An MKV file is a multimedia container format, which is commonly used for storing TV shows and movies. It can encapsulate different audio and video codecs and subtitle formats into a single file.
How to Open an MKV File
If you have MKV videos that won’t play because of compatibility issues, you can open them with an MKV player such as VLC Media Player, KMPlayer, PotPlayer, RealPlayer, or GOM Player.
For example, you can follow the steps below to open an MKV file with VLC.
- Download and install VLC Media Player on your computer.
- Find the MKV file and right-click on it to choose Open with > VLC Media Player.
- Then you can watch the MKV video file.
How to Convert MKV to Another Format
Fast steps:
- Open MiniTool Video Converter.
- Add the MKV file.
- Set the output format.
- Begin conversion.
- Navigate to the converted file.
Another method to make your MKV file compatible is to convert MKV to MP4 or another format. Here is a free video converter – MiniTool Video Converter. With it, you can convert MKV into any popular video or audio format, and convert multiple MKV files into different formats at once.
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Now, let’s take a look at how to convert MKV to another format.
1. Open MiniTool Video Converter.
Launch MiniTool Video Converter after installing the program on your PC.
2. Add the MKV file.
Once you get the main user interface, you can click on Add Files to import the MKV file that you want to convert.
3. Set the output format.
Click on the Convert all files to box to open the output format window. From the pop-up window, switch to the Video or Audio tab and then choose the desired format and quality.
4. Begin conversion.
Click the Convert button to convert the MKV file.
5. Navigate to the converted file.
When the conversion is done, you can find the converted file in the Completed section and locate it by clicking the folder icon.
How to Edit an MKV File
Fast steps:
- Launch MiniTool MovieMaker.
- Add the MKV video.
- Edit the video.
- Export the video.
Want to edit your MKV files? Try MiniTool MovieMaker. This is a watermark-free MKV editor developed by MiniTool. Supporting the most popular video formats, it can trim, cut, split, reverse videos, and add text to videos. Moreover, you can use it to make a GIF from an MKV file.
Here’s the step-by-step guide.
1. Launch MiniTool MovieMaker.
Download, install, and open MiniTool MovieMaker.
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2. Add the MKV video.
Click the Import Media Files option to add the MKV file. Then drag it into the timeline.
3. Edit the video.
Then you can choose to cut the video, apply a zoom in effect to the video, and more.
4. Export the video.
When you are done, click on Export. Then adjust the output settings. Then, click Export again to save the edited MKV file.
Conclusion
VLC and many other players can open MKV files directly. If you need to convert MKV to other formats, MiniTool Video Converter is a good choice. To edit MKV video with many effects, filters, stickers, and more, try MiniTool MovieMaker.
If you have any questions about using MiniTool Video Converter, please email support@minitool.com for assistance.
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