MOV to MKV Converter

Convert MOV to MKV online. MOV and MKV are containers, while the video and audio codecs live inside them. Free batch processing with no signup or watermark.

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How to convert MOV to MKV

  1. 1

    Add one or more MOV files. You can review the complete batch before processing it.

  2. 2

    MKV is already selected for this page. Add multiple videos and adjust the available video and audio codec settings before processing.

  3. 3

    Start the batch, then download and check the finished MKV file or files.

What changes when you convert MOV to MKV?

MOV and MKV are containers, while the video and audio codecs live inside them. Compatible streams may be copied; otherwise they are re-encoded for the selected MKV settings.

  • For the widest playback support, check that the selected video and audio codecs are accepted by the device or service that will receive the MKV file.
  • Add multiple videos and adjust the available video and audio codec settings before processing.
  • Open the finished MKV file and check fine details, layout and compatibility in the app where you plan to use it.
Source format

What is a MOV file?

MOV is Apple’s QuickTime video format, the default for footage recorded on iPhone and Mac. It offers excellent quality but larger files, and plays best in the Apple ecosystem - converting to MP4 makes it universal.

How to open a MOV file

MOV opens natively in QuickTime on Mac and iOS. On Windows or Android, use VLC or convert it to MP4 for full compatibility.

Output format

What is a MKV file?

MKV (Matroska) is a flexible open container that holds high-definition video, multiple audio tracks and subtitles in one file. It is popular for movies and archiving, but is not natively supported by every device or browser.

How to open a MKV file

MKV plays in VLC and most modern media players; some phones, browsers and TVs need it converted to MP4 first.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to convert MOV to MKV?
Yes. There is no sign-up, subscription or watermark on the converted file.
What happens to quality when MOV becomes MKV?
MOV and MKV are containers, while the video and audio codecs live inside them. Compatible streams may be copied; otherwise they are re-encoded for the selected MKV settings.
Which conversion options are available on this page?
Add multiple videos and adjust the available video and audio codec settings before processing.
How can I open the converted MKV file?
MKV plays in VLC and most modern media players; some phones, browsers and TVs need it converted to MP4 first.

Convert MOV to other formats

ToolSpice can convert your MOV files to these other formats:

MOV Converter
MOV to AVI

Convert other formats to MKV

These other formats can be converted to MKV on ToolSpice:

MKV Converter
MP4 to MKV
AVI to MKV