MKA File Type

- The quick facts

What are MKA files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a MKA file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a MKA file?

A .MKA file is a Matroska Audio file.

MKA stands for Matroska Audio Stream and is an audio file format. The name "Matroska" is derived from the Russian word for "nesting doll" because MKA files can "nest" several multimedia files into one single file. This type of file is often referred to as a "container" file.

MKA files are an audio-only version of MKV files, which is the Matroska Video file format, which may or may not contain audio too.

How to open MKA files

We have identified one MKA opener that is compatible with this specific type of MKA file.

Programs that open Matroska Audio files

Last updated: March 9, 2022

Suggest another file format using extension MKA

While we know of one file format using the .MKA file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .MKA file.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of MKA files. Remember, different programs may use MKA files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.