Videos from various sources can be formatted in multiple ways, which is one of the primary causes of video incompatibility. Matroska video is commonly referred to as MKV, and it is a format that frequently encounters the circumstances above.
Continue reading this article to understand better why MKV has poor performance over compatibility and what the best solution is.
What is MKV, and why does it have incompatibility issues?
The first distinction that should be made is between video format and video codec, which frequently confounds many of us. A format is similar to a container that holds a collection of streams such as audio, video, and subtitles, among other things. Instead, codec refers to the way by which these streams are compressed.
The extensions in the MKV file folder are MKV for video, MKA for audio, and MKS for the subtitle, and the corresponding codecs can differ. The MKV format “wraps up” various parts of such video, and the codecs that do compression work vary. MKV is a free and open file format. As a way, incompatibility errors are frequently encountered during MKV video playback. For example, if your media player or operating system cannot handle all of the codecs in your MKV file, it may not be able to be played or even supported.
Now that you know the fundamental differences between MKV video format and codec, what should we do to resolve MKV video problems permanently? The key is to overcome its incompatibility with operating systems and media players. We must convert MKV to a more compatible format, such as MP4.
How to Convert MKV to MP4 for Better Compatibility
Based on the explanation above, let us focus on finding the best solution.
For your convenience, two methods will be discussed here, and you can choose the one that best suits your needs.
Convert MKV files using desktop software.
We chose WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe from all video converting tools to create this tutorial. Why is it at the top of the priority list of users? It converts MKV to MP4 as quickly as possible while maintaining quality. In addition, your MKV video can be compressed to reduce the file size by up to 90%. Because this tool makes full use of the CPU and GPU, the entire conversion process will be 47X faster in real-time.
See the following steps to convert MKV to MP4:
Step 1: Load the target MKV file into this software.
To upload the video, click “+Video.”
Batch conversion is also supported.
Step 2: First select MP4 as the output file format.
The “Output Profile” panel will appear immediately after the MKV has been loaded. Select “MP4 Video” from the “General Profiles” menu to improve compatibility.
Step 3: Press the “RUN” button to begin the conversion immediately.
Online MKV conversion
If you prefer to convert MKV to MP4 without installing any software, you can use online convenient and straightforward converting tools such as CloudConvert to assist you. However, in most cases, such a service will impose restrictions during file conversion.
CloudConvert offers free MKV video conversion for files under 1GB in the file.
The following are the CloudConvert conversion steps:
Step 1: Go to the company’s official website.
Step 2: To import an MKV file, click the “Select File” button.
Step 3: To begin the conversion, click “Convert.”
Before this, you can use “Settings” to change the video parameters if necessary.
Summary
When you try to play an MKV video, you may encounter errors such as “cannot be played” or “cannot be supported,” and converting MKV to MP4 is the best way to resolve such problems.
Desktop software, such as WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe, is stable and secure. Online converters are more convenient, but they have strict file size limitations. Depending on your preferences, you can convert in one of two ways.
