Convert MKV Files on Mac
MKV (Matroska Video) is a video format using the .mkv extension. Consul converts MKV files to 34 other formats, and 85 formats to MKV. Rename a file's extension in Finder and Consul handles the conversion automatically.
What is MKV?
Matroska (MKV) is an open, royalty-free multimedia container released in 2002. It can hold virtually any video and audio codec alongside multiple subtitle and audio tracks in a single file, which makes it popular for high-definition movies and archival rips. macOS has no built-in support for the container.
MKV was developed by Matroska (non-profit) and is an open standard.
Opening MKV files on a Mac
macOS has no built-in way to open MKV files. Consul converts them to a format your Mac can open.
macOS doesn't even assign MKV a file type of its own; QuickTime Player and Quick Look can't open MKV files from Finder, so playback needs VLC, IINA or a converter.
Consul supports 119 conversions for MKV
Consul is the easiest way to convert MKV files on your Mac, or to turn other files into MKV. Rename file.mkv to change its extension, and Consul converts it automatically.