How to convert Matroska (MKV) to QuickTime (MOV)
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Convert Matroska (MKV) to QuickTime (MOV)
NexMedia converts Matroska (MKV) to QuickTime (MOV) on its own servers. Processing time depends on the file size and how busy the queue is.
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Download the converted file
When the conversion finishes, the download appears on this page. Your converted file is kept for 2 hours, then deleted.
About Matroska (MKV)
Matroska (MKV) is an open container format that can hold almost any video and audio codec, any number of audio and subtitle tracks, chapters and attachments.
It is popular for films and series with several audio languages and subtitle tracks, and for archiving video.
Many phones, browsers and TVs do not play MKV files directly, even when they support the codecs inside.
Convert MKV to MOV online free, no account required — MOV is Apple's QuickTime video container.
Change MKV to MOV without losing quality — convert MKV to MOV free in your browser.
Why won't my MKV file play on my TV or phone? Most TVs and phones play MP4 or H.264 but not the Matroska container, so converting to MP4 makes the file playable on almost any device.
About QuickTime (MOV)
MOV is the QuickTime container format from Apple. MP4 was based on it, so the two share the same structure, but MOV is also used for editing codecs such as Apple ProRes.
iPhones and many cameras record MOV, and editors such as Final Cut Pro export it.
Outside Apple software, MOV files that use ProRes or other professional codecs often do not play without extra software.
Why convert video to MOV? Mac-based editing is the reason: Final Cut Pro and QuickTime handle it natively, including professional codecs such as ProRes.
What changes when you convert MKV to MOV
- The MKV is re-encoded into MOV at the default quality settings, so the result looks close to the original but is not bit-identical.
Settings you can change
Before you convert MKV to MOV, you can adjust: Video codec, Rate control, Quality (CRF), Video bitrate, Resolution, Width, Height, Scale fit, Frame rate, Encoder preset, Audio codec, Audio bitrate, Trim start, Trim duration, and Remove metadata.
Limits
Each plan sets a maximum file size and a number of conversions per day, and video and audio files also have a maximum length. Guests can convert files up to 100 megabytes and 5 per day; a free account raises this to 500 megabytes and 25 per day; paid plans go up to 100 gigabytes.
Your converted MOV file is kept for 2 hours, then deleted.
MKV to MOV: questions and answers
Does converting MKV to MOV reduce quality?
The MKV is re-encoded into MOV at the default quality settings, so the result looks close to the original but is not bit-identical.
What is the difference between MKV and MOV?
MKV is a flexible open container for video with any number of audio and subtitle tracks. MOV is Apple's QuickTime video container.
Can I change the settings when converting MKV to MOV?
Before you convert MKV to MOV, you can adjust: Video codec, Rate control, Quality (CRF), Video bitrate, Resolution, Width, Height, Scale fit, Frame rate, Encoder preset, Audio codec, Audio bitrate, Trim start, Trim duration, and Remove metadata.
Do I need an account to convert MKV to MOV?
No. You can convert MKV to MOV without an account; signing in raises the file-size and daily limits.
How long is my converted MOV file kept?
The MOV file you convert from MKV is kept for 2 hours, then deleted automatically.
When I convert MKV to MOV, is the video re-encoded?
The MKV is re-encoded into MOV at the default quality settings, so the result looks close to the original but is not bit-identical.
Will converting MKV to MOV change my original file?
No. The conversion reads your MKV and writes a new MOV file, leaving your original MKV file untouched.