.mkv Matroska video
Video
| MIME type | video/x-matroska |
|---|---|
| Description | Matroska video |
| Category | Video |
| Based on | application/x-matroska |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .mkv file?
A .mkv file is a “Matroska video” (MIME type video/x-matroska).
How do I open a .mkv file?
With a media player such as VLC or mpv, which support nearly all video containers and codecs. To convert it, use ffmpeg or HandBrake.
How can you tell a genuine .mkv file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.mkv shows the guessed type.
Which format is .mkv based on?
Technically a .mkv file is a subtype of “Matroska stream” (application/x-matroska), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .mkv?
The MIME type is video/x-matroska. In the Apache web server: AddType video/x-matroska .mkv; in nginx: types { video/x-matroska mkv; }.