How to Convert MKV to MP4 Video File?

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Matroska Video files, popularly known as MKV video file, is a standard video file format. Due to its flexibility and support for great HD videos, it has become a popular video file extension for HD videos on Internet. But, even after being so popular it is not supported by all kinds of media players. Hence, people sometimes try to convert into some other video file format which their media player supports.

A Comparison between MKV and MP4 File

MKV– MKV is a Matroska Multimedia Container format, was introduced in December 2002. This popular multimedia format is free and open and is supported by a number of multimedia players. It has the capacity to hold an unlimited number of videos, audios, pictures, subtitle tracks, etc. in a single file.

MP4 – Launched in 2001, MP4 is the most popular digital multimedia container. It is designed to not only store audio and video, but it can also store subtitles and images. MP4 file format’s specification was based on QuickTime Format.

Well, MKV is quite a flexible file format, which can be used for multiple purposes. Both MKV and MP4 are multimedia containers. But even there are some scenarios and cases where you would want to convert it to some other format to play it. What are those? Let’s discuss:

• MP4 is a file format that is supported by almost all types of media players, while MKV is just supported by VLC or other very rare media players.
• MP4 is supported by almost all video editing software, while MKV is supported by a few.
• MP4 assures more compatibility than MKV.

Below, we are going to mention the methods to convert MKV to MP4:

• Play with VLC Media Player

If you are converting MKV file to MP4 because just your media player doesn’t support this file format, then don’t worry. VLC Media Player is a very advanced media player because of its flexibility and advanced features. VLC supports MKV video file format and plays it with no disturbance at all. In addition, it is well capable to convert MTS to MP4 in Windows 10, MPEG to MP4 and into many other formats. You can play the video with VLC Media Player by making a right-click on the MKV video file, and selecting Open with from the menu that pops up. Now select VLC Media Player as the media player you want to play your video with.

Once you will perform all these actions successfully, your video will start playing on your screen.

• Convert MKV file with free utilities available online

If you are trying to convert an MKV file to MP4 without putting much effort into it, then you should try this. There are many utilities available online to do so. You only need to submit the file and decide in which format you want it to be converted. You can look for them online.

• Convert MKV file with VLC Media Player VLC is not just a media player, it’s a simple video file converter also. For conversion, follow the below-mentioned steps.
  1. Open VLC Media Player on your system and click on the Media tab on the toolbar.

  

  2. From the menu there, select Convert/Save option.

  

  3. This will open an Open Media window. In the Open Media window, go to the File section. Now, click on the Add button, and add the MKV file.

  

  4. Once the file is added, click on the Convert/Save option.

  

  5. Now, in the new Convert window, go to the Profile option. In the drop-down next to Profile option select Video – H.265 + MP3 (MP4) as the final conversion format.

  

  6. Just near the drop-down box of Profile, you will see a Settings icon. Click on the Settings icon.

  

  7. Now look for the Encapsulation option, there check MP4/MOV.

  

  8. Now look for the video codec and there click on Video and Keep original track options.

  

  9. Now look for the Audio section and click on the Audio and Keep original track option. Click on the Save option to save the changes.

  

  10. Now you will be back to the Covert window, there look for the Browse button and click on it.

  

  11. In this step, provide a destination to save the new MP4 file on your system.

  

  12. Once the file is added, click on the Start button to start the conversion.

  

Once the process is finished, your file will be converted and saved at the destination you have specified.

We have suggested two free ways to convert MKV file to MP4 file, but there are some drawbacks to them. Some are:

• Compromised quality of the converted file.
• Syncing issues in the video and audio of the converted file.
• Issues while playing videos with embedded subtitles.
• Any issue during the conversion can leave you with a corrupt, broken or damaged video file.

Using unreliable sources to convert a video file may lead you to disastrous situations. So what is the solution to this? Using a more reliable, quicker and safer way to convert the file. We recommend you using Kernel Video Converter in such cases. This tool is specially designed to handle video files with care and convert video file without interfering with their original quality. Let’s know how this tool works:

1. First download and install the tool properly on your system.
2. Now as the tool displays the home screen on your system, click on the Plus icon on the right corner of the tool.



3. Now, go to the location from where you want to add the video file. Add the file you wish to convert and click on Open.



4. You can select a single as well as multiple video files to convert, as per your requirement. Once added, they all will be listed in this screen, check them and click on the Next button.



5. Now, select the format you want to convert your file(s) into and click on Convert Now option.



6. At this stage, provide a destination to the file. Select a location and click on the Ok button to proceed.



7. Conversion process starts. Wait for the process to finish. Click on the Stop button to stop the process any time.



8. Once the process is done, click on the Close button to finish the process. Or you can click on the Save reports to CSV to get a CSV report.

Once you follow all the steps mentioned above, you will end up with the converted MP4 file. So, this is how this free video conversion tool works, which is quite simple and even beginners can operate this tool with total ease. To try and test the features and capabilities of the tool, you can go for the trial version of the tool. This trial version of the tool can save up to 15 seconds of the video for free.

There are many advantages of using the software to convert video files of your choice. Let’s discuss those advantages:

• You can convert single or multiple video files in one cycle.
• You can convert any video file format to any other format ranging from MP4, MOV, MPEG, MKV, AVI, ASF, WMV, FLV, DIVX, MJPEG, M4V, 3G2, TS, 3GP, AVCHD etc.
• No compromise with the video and audio quality
• Saves converted video at a desired location.

Watch Video to Convert MKV to MP4 File

Conclusion:

In this blog, we have discussed how one can convert MKV to MP4 video files. We discussed the reasons for converting MKV to MP4 files. Finally we suggested using video conversion tool to convert any sort of video files with total ease. If you are also facing corruption issues, then you can also repair corrupt MP4 files. Hope you find this blog helpful.