Convert MKV Videos to MP4 Format Convert MKV video files to MP4 format in your browser.

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MKV to MP4 Converter

Convert MKV video files to MP4 format in your browser.

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Drag and drop your MKV file or click to browse.

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Click Convert to transform your MKV into MP4 format.

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What Is MKV to MP4 Converter?

The MKV to MP4 Converter transforms Matroska (MKV) video files into universally compatible MP4 format in your browser. MKV is a popular container format for high-quality video content, supporting multiple audio tracks, subtitles, and chapters. However, MKV lacks the broad device support of MP4. This tool decodes MKV content using the browser's media capabilities and re-encodes it as MP4. While MKV can contain many codecs, the browser handles commonly used ones like H.264 and VP8/VP9. All processing happens locally — your files stay private.

Why Use MKV to MP4 Converter?

MP4 works on virtually all devices and platforms
No server uploads — complete privacy
No software installation needed
Free and easy to use in any modern browser

Common Use Cases

Device Playback

Convert MKV files for playback on smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs.

Streaming

Prepare MKV content in MP4 format for streaming services and platforms.

Media Libraries

Standardize your video library by converting MKV files to MP4.

Sharing

Share videos easily via messaging and email by converting MKV to MP4.

Technical Guide

This tool loads MKV files using the HTML5 Video element. Browser support for MKV varies — Chrome generally supports MKV files with VP8/VP9 or H.264 codecs. The video is decoded and rendered onto a Canvas element, where frames are captured as a MediaStream. Audio is routed through the Web Audio API to create an audio MediaStream. Both streams are combined and fed to MediaRecorder for encoding in the output format. The tool handles MKV-specific features like variable frame rates by normalizing the output timing. For MKV files with codecs not supported by the browser, the tool suggests using ffmpeg.wasm for broader codec support.

Tips & Best Practices

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Chrome/Edge have the best MKV codec support
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MKV files with H.264 video convert most reliably
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Subtitle tracks are not preserved — extract them separately if needed
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For MKV files with uncommon codecs, ffmpeg.wasm may be needed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is MKV format?

MKV (Matroska) is an open container format that can hold many video, audio, and subtitle tracks. It's popular for high-quality video content.

Q Can all MKV files be converted?

Most MKV files with common codecs (H.264, VP8/VP9) can be converted. Some uncommon codecs may not be browser-supported.

Q Are subtitles preserved?

Subtitle tracks are not preserved in this conversion. You would need to extract and re-add subtitles separately.

Q Is the conversion private?

Yes. All processing happens in your browser — no files leave your device.

Q Why is my MKV not loading?

Your browser may not support the video codec in the MKV file. Try Chrome or Edge, which have broader codec support.

About This Tool

MKV to MP4 Converter is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.