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Convert MKV to MOV

File Extension MKV
Full Name Matroska Video-audio Multimedia Format

Files with the .MKV extension contain multimedia data - video images, as well as many soundtracks and subtitles. It is similar to other formats - containers such as AVI, ASF, MOV. It supports SRT, SSA, VobSub subtitles from DVF discs, USF, which stands for Universal Subtitle Format, as well as various types of audio and video codecs.

File Extension MOV
Full Name Apple QuickTime Digital Movie Format

Files with the .MOV extension contain one or multiple multimedia files, saved in a standard created by Apple, compatible with both MacOS and Windows. MOV files contain tracks that can be coded using various codecs – they use MPEG-4 by default.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "MKV") to another (referred to as "MOV"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, MKV file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format MKV to format MOV becomes essential.

So, how can we perform MKV to MOV file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format MKV and transforming it into format MOV. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of MKV to MOV converters.

Conversion from MKV to MOV

MKV to MOV

How to convert the MKV file to MOV?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of MKV to MOV. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the MKV file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file MKV, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the MKV file to the application
  • Select the output format of the MOV file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file MOV on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted MOV file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the MKV format:
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Other conversions
to the MOV format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.