.mkv
Matroska Video
Video·video/x-matroska
What is a .mkv file
An open, flexible video container that can bundle multiple audio tracks, subtitles and chapters.
How to open a .mkv file
VLCMPC-HCKodi
Extension
.mkv
Category
Video
MIME
video/x-matroska
Other Video formats
FAQ — .mkv
What is a .mkv file?
.mkv is a Matroska Video. An open, flexible video container that can bundle multiple audio tracks, subtitles and chapters.
What program opens a .mkv file?
.mkv files open with: VLC, MPC-HC, Kodi.
What is the MIME type of .mkv?
The MIME type of .mkv is "video/x-matroska" — the identifier browsers and servers use for this format.