MKV Abbreviation

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What does MKV mean?

Matroska Video (MKV) is the file format used to store video, which is open-source and free. The MKV file contains videos, audio, pictures and subtitle tracks. This format is a universal file format that includes the storage of movies and shows. The video extension for Matroska video in .mkv. 

Similar formats to MKV

• AVI- Audio Video Interleave
• MP4- MPEG-4
• ASF- Advanced System Format

Advantages of MKV

• No licensing is required for MKV, and it is supported in all the free software.
• The subtitles and multiple tracks features are supported in MKV.
• Any kind of codec is supported in MKV that enhances the audio and video quality of MKV. 

Can MKV files be played on a VLC player?

One can easily play the MKV files on VLC, either video or audio. VLC allows the conversion of MKV files to simpler versions like MP4. 

Conversion of MKV file to MP4 for VLC media player

It is pretty easy to convert an MKV file to MP4 by following the simple steps :

• Open the VLC media player and, from its main menu, select convert/save.
• Click on the Add button at the file tab. 
• Select the MKV file and add it to the list.
• Choose the covert/save button. 
• You have to choose the profile “video- H.264 +MP4.”
• Click on the edit selected profile from the icon button.
• Leave MP4 selected at the encapsulation tab.
• Save the video and keep the original video track at the video codec. 
• Click on the browse button on the destination button and check the file name MP4 file from the directory.
• Click on the start button to start the conversion process. Keep a check on the conversion process dialog box at the main window. 
• Check for the interrupted conversion process, and your MKV file will be converted to an MP4 file.