While it’s not as popular asMOVor even FLAC files, you might occasionally encounter an MKV, or Matroska, file. When you’re dealing with subtitles on an audio or video track, an MKV file can come in handy.
Difficulty
What You Need
Internet connection
A web browser
When it’s time to convert an MKV file into something your device will support, like an MP4 file, it’s important to make sure you follow these steps to prevent any data loss.
CloudConvert
The best way to convert an MKV file to an MP4 file is by using an online service. There are plenty to choose from, but we think CloudConvert is the best. It’s simple and supports a wide variety of file formats. It’s a hosted service, so you’ll have to upload your video files to their server. You may have privacy concerns, and if you do, you can simply use software to edit them on your own device.
Otherwise, you have the choice to immediately delete your file as soon as it converts. Just select theXicon next to theDownloadbutton to do so. Be warned that it can take up to 24 hours, but your videos should be deleted from their servers permanently.
Here’s how to use CloudConvert:
Step 1:Go to theCloudConvert homepageand clickSelect fileto choose a file from your computer. If you select theDrop-down arrowwithin theSelect filebutton, you can choose from files you keep in Google Drive, Dropbox, or other storage options.
Step 2:Select theArrownext toConvert toand then chooseMP4from the video formats list. Select theConvertbutton to start the process.
Step 3:The conversion doesn’t take too long, and you know the process is done when the option to download appears. (CloudConvert may automatically playback your newly converted video for you, so that you may see if the conversion went well before you download the new file.)
Select the greenDownloadbutton to download your new video. Once you download your MP4 file, you may use it on any compatible device or platform.
Online-convert.com’s MKV to MP4 converter
Another online converter option we like is Online-convert.com’s MKV to MP4 converter. It’s just as easy to use as CloudConvert. Here’s how to use it:
Step 1:Open up your web browser and go to theOnline-convert.com’s MKV to MP4 converter website.
Step 2:Select theChoose filebutton to pick a file from your PC. Or you can select theDown arrowto the right ofChoose filefor more upload options, such as: Dropbox, Google Drive, or uploading from a URL.
Step 3:Once your MKV file is uploaded, you may either immediately select the greenStartbutton to begin your conversion or adjust the optional settings below and then selectStart.
(These optional settings include picking a preset, changing the screen size, adjusting the bitrate, or even trimming the video.)
Step 4:Once your MKV file is converted to MP4, you’ll be presented with theDonepage, which features several ways to save your new MP4 file, including uploading your file to a cloud storage service or downloading your file to your PC.
To download your file, select the greenDownloadbutton. Your new file should immediately appear in your PC’sDownloadsfolder.
