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MKV to MOV Converter

Convert MKV files to MOV without installing software or uploading anything. If your MKV contains H.264 or HEVC (H.265) video, Smart mode copies it into the MOV in seconds; other codecs are re-encoded to H.264.

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Your files are processed on this device and are never uploaded to a server.

What happens when you convert MKV to MOV

Inside a typical MKVH.264, HEVC (H.265) or VP9 video with AAC, AC-3 or Opus audio
Copy without re-encodingSometimes: it depends on the codec inside your file, and Smart mode checks this automatically
When re-encodedH.264 video with AAC audio
Extra tracksOnly the first video and audio track are kept; extra audio tracks and subtitles are dropped
Opens inApple devices, QuickTime and video editors; Windows plays it in most cases

Sizes are typical values; your files will vary with content and settings.

MKV

MKV Matroska Video

MKV is an open container that can hold almost any codec plus multiple audio tracks and subtitles. It is popular for archived films and series.

MKV converter
MOV

MOV QuickTime Movie

MOV is Apple's QuickTime container and the format iPhones and many cameras record to. It often holds HEVC or ProRes video, which keeps quality high but files large.

MOV converter

How to use the MKV to MOV Converter

  1. 1

    Choose a MKV file or drop it onto the page.

  2. 2

    Review the video options. The defaults suit most files.

  3. 3

    Click Convert and download your MOV when processing finishes.

Why convert MKV to MOV?

MKV is common for films, TV episodes and OBS recordings, because one file can hold several audio and subtitle tracks. iPhones, browsers and most social networks will not play MKV files. Choose MOV to edit in iMovie or Final Cut, or to keep an Apple-based workflow consistent.

Frequently asked questions

Will the MOV lose quality?

Both formats are lossy, so converting re-encodes the data once more. Using a high quality setting keeps the generational loss very small. Avoid converting the same file back and forth repeatedly.

Does converting MKV to MOV re-encode the video?

Sometimes: it depends on the codec inside your file, and Smart mode checks this automatically. A typical MKV contains H.264, HEVC (H.265) or VP9 video with AAC, AC-3 or Opus audio. Otherwise the result is H.264 with AAC audio.

Questions about privacy, file-size limits or conversion speed are answered in the general FAQ.