Download as MKV

The most flexible container — multiple audio tracks and subtitles.

Download as MKV

What is MKV?

MKV (Matroska) is a free, open-source container format that can hold unlimited video, audio, and subtitle tracks in a single file. It supports every major codec and is the preferred format for high-quality archiving and media servers like Plex.

Advantages

  • + Supports any video/audio codec
  • + Multiple audio and subtitle tracks
  • + Chapter support for navigation
  • + Open source and free
  • + Preferred format for media servers (Plex, Jellyfin)

Limitations

  • − Not natively supported on all devices
  • − Won't play in most web browsers
  • − Not suitable for sharing — may need transcoding
  • − Larger than MP4 due to less aggressive defaults

Best For

High-quality archivingMedia server libraries (Plex, Jellyfin, Kodi)Videos with multiple languagesPreserving all available tracks

FAQ

Should I choose MKV or MP4?

Choose MP4 for sharing and maximum compatibility. Choose MKV when you need multiple audio tracks, subtitles, or are building a media server library.

Can my phone play MKV files?

Most Android phones can play MKV natively. iPhones need a third-party player like VLC or Infuse.