Convert MKV to MP4
Max file size 100mb.
MKV vs MP4 Format Comparison
Aspect | MKV (Source Format) | MP4 (Target Format) |
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Format Overview |
MKV
Matroska Video
Open-source container supporting multiple audio, video, subtitle tracks, and extensive metadata. Matroska |
MP4
MPEG-4 Part 14
Universal digital multimedia container supported by nearly all devices and platforms. MPEG-4 |
Container/Codecs | Supports H.264/HEVC video with AAC, Vorbis, MP3 audio; multiple tracks. |
Commonly H.264/HEVC video with AAC/MP3 audio; single video/audio streams. |
Compression | High compression efficiency with modern codecs; variable file size. |
Efficient compression balancing quality and file size; optimized for streaming. |
Quality | Superior quality potential, depending on codecs and settings. |
High quality with modern codecs; consistent across devices. |
File Size | Variable, can be large for multi-track content. |
Medium to small (3–20 MB per minute) depending on bitrate. |
Compatibility | Supported by VLC, FFmpeg; limited native device support. |
Wide compatibility on browsers, mobile devices, and media players. |
Streaming Support | Supports HTTP streaming; requires proper metadata indexing. |
Excellent HTML5 streaming support with adaptive protocols like HLS and DASH. |
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Metadata Support | Extensive: chapters, tags, attachments. |
Basic: chapters, cover art, simple tags. |
Why Convert MKV to MP4?
Converting MKV to MP4 ensures universal playback on all devices, from smartphones to smart TVs, without requiring special players.
Our converter uses FFmpeg to remux your streams into MP4 container or re-encode with H.264/HEVC for optimal streaming and storage.
MP4 is the industry standard for online video and mobile playback, supporting HTML5, HLS, and DASH for adaptive streaming.