How to convert Matroska (MKV) to MPEG
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Upload your file
Drag and drop a file or click to select one. Keep this page open while the file uploads and converts.
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Convert Matroska (MKV) to MPEG
NexMedia converts Matroska (MKV) to MPEG 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 MPEG online free, no account required — MPEG is the MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video format behind Video CD and DVD.
Change MKV to MPEG without losing quality — convert MKV to MPEG 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 MPEG
MPEG files (.mpg, .mpeg) are MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 program streams, the standards behind Video CD and DVD video.
Older camcorders, DVD-era video files and broadcast archives.
MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 compress far less efficiently than H.264, so the files are large for their quality.
Why convert video to MPEG-2? DVDs and some broadcast hardware only accept it, so disc authoring still requires it.
What changes when you convert MKV to MPEG
- The MKV is re-encoded into MPEG 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 MPEG, 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 MPEG file is kept for 2 hours, then deleted.
MKV to MPEG: questions and answers
Does converting MKV to MPEG reduce quality?
The MKV is re-encoded into MPEG 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 MPEG?
MKV is a flexible open container for video with any number of audio and subtitle tracks. MPEG is the MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video format behind Video CD and DVD.
Can I change the settings when converting MKV to MPEG?
Before you convert MKV to MPEG, 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 MPEG?
No. You can convert MKV to MPEG without an account; signing in raises the file-size and daily limits.
How long is my converted MPEG file kept?
The MPEG file you convert from MKV is kept for 2 hours, then deleted automatically.
When I convert MKV to MPEG, is the video re-encoded?
The MKV is re-encoded into MPEG at the default quality settings, so the result looks close to the original but is not bit-identical.
Will converting MKV to MPEG change my original file?
No. The conversion reads your MKV and writes a new MPEG file, leaving your original MKV file untouched.