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.
Being the most broadly compatible audio and video container format from the lossy class of containers, the MPEG standards are supported by numerous audio and video products and software applications. The standards were designed to meet the growing need for digital storage of audio and video media. They both utilize a lossy compression to scale down VHS quality digital video and CD audio. The two formats, mpeg-1 and mpeg-2, are the result of the combined efforts of the moving picture experts group which was established in 1988. The mpeg-1 has its beginnings in the same year, with an initial release to public in 1993.
FreeFileConvert uses tuned encoding for MKV to MPEG 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 MPEG 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 MPEG 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 mpeg-1 file format extension is standardized in ISO/IEC 11172. It was extended from the H.261 and JPEG file formats and is capable of scaling down VHS video at a ratio of 26:1 and CD audio at a ratio of 6:1. The format allows for transcoding of video and associated audio to a maximum bitrate of 1.5 Mbit/second. interlaced video is supported in the second iteration of the mpeg format, mpeg-2. Video encoding is achieved using the compression standard H.262. The newer format also has added support for newer audio encoding techniques.
Upload your video file in the MKV format from your device, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
Select MPEG as the output format and click Convert. Adjust optional settings if needed.
Download the converted video file. Each file stays available for up to 5 downloads.