Convert MKV to MP4

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MKV vs MP4 Format Comparison

Aspect MKV (Source Format) MP4 (Target Format)
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.

Use Cases
  • High-definition archiving
  • Multi-track media distribution
  • Online streaming
  • Mobile device playback
  • Browser-based video
Advantages
  • Flexible container with rich features
  • Broad device and platform support
  • Efficient for web and mobile
Disadvantages
  • Requires modern players for full support
  • Limited support for multiple subtitle/audio tracks
Tooling & Ecosystem
  • FFmpeg
  • MKVToolNix
  • VLC
  • FFmpeg
  • VLC
  • Video editing suites
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.