Convert MOV to MKV
Convert MOV files to MKV locally, completely free and with maximum privacy.
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How to convert MOV to MKV
- Drop your .mov files above, or click Upload Files. You can add many files at once.
- MKV is already selected as the output. Open the settings (gear icon) to fine-tune the result.
- Click Convert All. FFmpeg runs inside your browser through WebAssembly; nothing is uploaded.
- Download your .mkv files as soon as each one finishes.
What to know about MOV to MKV conversion
- The video is re-encoded to H.264 video and AAC audio so it plays wherever MKV is supported, and odd frame sizes are adjusted automatically.
- You can change the resolution, frame rate, playback speed and quality (CRF) before converting.
MOV vs MKV
| Feature | MOV (QuickTime Movie) | MKV (Matroska Video) |
|---|---|---|
| Codecs used by PureConverter | H.264, Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHR video | H.264 video and AAC audio |
| Best for | Apple devices and professional video editing | movies with several audio and subtitle tracks |
| Opens in | QuickTime, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve | VLC, mpv and most media players, Plex and most smart TVs |
MOV (QuickTime Movie): A multimedia container format developed by Apple, popular in professional video editing.
MKV (Matroska Video): A flexible, open-standard video container format that can hold unlimited video, audio, picture, or subtitle tracks.
Conversion options
- Resolution: original, 1080p, 720p, 480p or 360p
- Frame rate and playback speed (0.5× to 2×)
- Quality presets or a custom CRF value, and lossless mode
- Audio bitrate, sample rate and channels
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to convert MOV to MKV here?
Yes. Your files are processed entirely on your own device by WebAssembly code running in the browser. They are never uploaded, so nobody else can see them, and the converter keeps working even if your connection drops after the page loads.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no server-side limit. The only limit is the memory available to your browser, typically 1.5–4 GB on desktop computers.
Can I convert several MOV files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted in parallel according to your device's CPU cores, and you can apply the same settings to all of them.
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- WEBM to MKV
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