The Matroska video file format, .mkv, is an open source video file container which is part of the larger open source Matroska Multimedia Container which includes .mka (audio), .mks (subtitles), and .mk3D (stereoscopic video). It was first developed in 2002 and is today favored by many video authors because of the size of produced files. In 2010 the mkv format became the basis of the popular browser independent open format called WebM with several free video players providing playback support for video files encoded in .mkv. Microsoft Windows does not have native support for .mkv video files but there are plans to include native playback support in Microsoft's upcoming operating system Windows 10.
First released in 1995 and developed by the Fraunhofer Society, the mp3 audio format is arguably one of the most recognizable audio file format that ever existed. This digital audio encoding format hails from the lossy data compression algorithm family. The format enjoys widespread support and compatibility with most handheld music players, smartphones, computers, and in car stereos most of which have native support for the format. It is also a popular format used for distribution of audio files over computer networks such as the internet. Free mp3 encoders such as LAME and audacity give authors the tools necessary to create .mp3 files.
FreeFileConvert uses tuned encoding for MKV to MP3 conversions, preserving clarity while trimming file size. Finished audio streams instantly across phones, tablets, desktops, and modern browsers without extra tweaks.
Upload MKV files from desktop, tablet, or cloud storage, queue multiple jobs, and let the converter finish autonomously. Return whenever convenient to download synchronized MP3 results on any device you rely on.
Process up to 5 files sized 1000 MB per batch without splitting queues manually. Mixed-format uploads convert together, producing consistent MP3 audio with dependable progress tracking.
Any video player that supports DirectShow parser filters can play .mkv files once the correct decoder filers for the video file are installed. Players such as VLC or Xine have native support for .mkv files which eliminates the need to install the DirectShow decoder filter onto the operating system. The .mkv file format is capable of supporting chapter points, subtitles, different audio streams, video, and well as metadata such as file descriptions, synopsis, cover art and more.
The MP3 format compression algorithm works through perceptual coding. A technique in which audio artifacts outside the auditory range of the average human, are reduced or 'cancelled out'. The result is a near perfect replication of the original audio sample at a compression ratio of 11 to 1 at 128 kilobits per second. Audio quality can be controlled by such factors as the bit rate, sample rate, among other features. But bits rates being the main determinant of audio quality can be adjusted between the typical range from 128 kb/s to as high as 320kb/s.
Upload your video file in the MKV format from your device, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
Select MP3 as the output format and click Convert. Adjust optional settings if needed.
Download the converted audio file. Each file stays available for up to 5 downloads.