How Can You Convert MKV to MP4 with VLC

MKV(Matroska multimedia container) is a file format that has capability to store HD video, audio and even complex subtitles. Even though it is a common and widely-used format on both web and offline, its limited compatibility to media players and devices prevents it from being played sometimes. On this occasion,it's imperative to convert MKV to MP4 with a simple yet straightforward way. Hopefully, if you have VLC and are also familiar with it, you can quickly make the most of it to assist you. Here we will show how to convert MKV to MP4 with VLC media player below.

• Part 1. Step-by-step Guide to Convert MKV to MP4 with VLC
• Part 2. More about MKV and MP4 File Format

Part 1. How to Convert MKV to MP4 Using VLC

• Step 1 Install and Run VLC Player

  First of all, open the VLC media player. If you don't have one, just download and install it. Now, click the 'Media' menu on VLC and then click the 'Convert/Save'.

  

• Step 2 Choose MKV Video to Convert

  Select 'Add' button and choose the MKV video you want to convert to MP4.

  

• Step 3 Select the File Name and MP4 as Output Video Format

  In the target file box, choose the 'Destination Folder' and the name of the new video.

  

  You should choose the target format from the list of formats under the 'Profile' option, and choose MP4 as output video format.

  

• Step 4 Edit Selected Profile (Optional)

  Once you have selected the MP4 format, you can now choose the destination format to adjust itself.

  

  You also have a choice to select the supported video and audio codecs and have the access to advanced options like bit rate, frame rate, etc.

  

  With the special filters, you can easily optimize the video or audio track during the conversion process.

  

• Step 5 Start to Convert MKV to MP4 with VLC

  Once you have made all the settings and decided to go further with the conversion, click the 'Start' button to start the conversion.

  

  If you are doing the batch conversion, you can watch the status of the videos side by side.

  

  Once converted, the videos will be stored in the selected destination folder. Now you made it.

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Part 2. More about MKV and MP4

With the complete guide above, you now know how to convert MKV to MP4 with VLC player. But, do you really understand clearly what MKV is and what is MP4? Let us learn more about the file formats.

• MKV File Format – A Brief

  MKV files are actually the multimedia container formats that can incorporate video, audio, and subtitles into a single file. These files have been designed to be future proof, which means that they won't become outdated. But MKV is not the industry format yet, and this is the reason why not all the media formats support this format. You need to use the MKV compatible media player or download the appropriate codecs for the media player that you prefer.

• MP4 File Format – A Brief

  It is also known as MPEG-4, which is also a container format recognized in the industry. Being developed by the International Organization for Standardization, it is commonly used for streaming and other purposes. It can store the audio, video, and subtitles as well. It is used by most of portable media player and this is the reason why they are called MP4 Players.