Opening MKV files
Did your computer fail to open a MKV file? We explain what MKV files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your MKV files.
What is a MKV file?
MKV stands for Matroska Video Stream. The name "Matroska" is derived from the Russian word for "nesting doll" because MKV files can "nest" several multimedia files into one single file. This type of file is often referred to as a "container" file.
MKV files are container files that are similar to the .mov and .avi formats. MKV files are able to support a variety of audio and video codecs. The format for the MKV file format was based on the Extensible Binary Meta Language, which is a binary derivative of XML. MKV files allow for unlimited storage of multimedia streams in one single file. MKV files commonly contain multimedia content, such as movies and TV shows.
Software that will open, convert or fix MKV files
Windows
Final Media PlayerVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with MKV files.
Free File ViewerVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with MKV files.
Free File ConverterVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with MKV files.
Any Video ConverterVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with MKV files.
DivX PlayerVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with MKV files.
RealPlayer CloudVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with MKV files.
MediaMonkeyVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with MKV files.
VideoLAN VLC media playerVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with MKV files.
DivX ConverterVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with MKV files.
K-Lite Codec PackVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with MKV files.
Try a universal file viewer
In addition to the products listed above, I would suggest that you try a universal file viewer like Free File Viewer. It can open over 200 different types of files - and very likely yours too! Download Free File Viewer.
