.MKV File Extension
- Developer by: Matroska
- Category: Video Files
- Format: Binary
What are .MKV files and how to open them?
Can't open .MKV file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .MKV file.
What is a .MKV file extension?
.MKV file extension is created by Matroska. .MKV has been classified as Video Files. The format of .MKV file is Binary.
.MKV is Matroska Video File
An MKV file is a video container format similar to the .AVI, .ASF, and .MOV formats. It supports several types of audio and video codecs and may include .SRT, .SSA, or .USF (Universal Subtitle Format) subtitles. MKV files also support VobSub subtitles from DVDs.
The Matroska video format has become popular in the anime fan-subbing community (where users create subtitles) since it supports multiple audio and subtitle tracks in the same file. DivX Player supports MKV files on both Mac and Windows systems. MKV files can also be played on Palm, Symbian, and Pocket PC mobile devices using the CorePlayer Mobile software.
List of all softwares that can open the Matroska Video File
| Windows | | File Viewer Plus |
| CyberLink PowerDVD 17 |
| Nero 2018 |
| DivX 7 for Windows |
| Media Player Classic |
| VideoLAN VLC media player |
| BS.Player |
| KMPlayer |
| MPlayer |
| Wondershare Video Converter Pro |
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| Mac | | Roxio Popcorn |
| Eltima Elmedia Player |
| ShedWorx Smart Converter |
| DivX 7 for Mac |
| MPlayer |
| VideoLAN VLC media player |
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| Linux | | VideoLAN VLC media player |
| MPlayer |
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| iOS | | olimsoft OPlayer |
| VideoLAN VLC for iOS 2 |
| Pentaloop PlayerXtreme Media Player |
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| Android | | BIT LABS Simple MP4 Video Player |
| Videolabs VLC for Android | |