How to Convert MP4 to MKV without Losing Quality
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Summary
Although MP4 and MKV are welcomed online video formats, both of them have merits and demerits. In this essay, we will talk about the differences between MP4 and MKV and the conversion from MP4 to MKV.
Part 1. MP4 and MKV Formats
MP4 or MPEG-4 Part 14 is a digital multimedia container format most commonly used to store video, audio and subtitles, but it can also be used to store other data such as 3D shapes and menus.
MKV is also a multimedia container in which video, audio, image and unlimited subtitle tracks can be saved. MKV file supports file encryption and various decoders, which is widely used in our daily life. SRT, SSA, USF (general subtitle format) and VobSub (DVD subtitle format) are supported by MKV files.
File format | MKV | MP4 |
Video quality | High quality and high definition; hold HD videos or Blu-ray videos. | Well quality |
Supported media player | Some mainstream media players | Almost all media players |
Supported portable devices | Only some mobile devices | Almost all mobile devices, such as mobile phone, tablet PC. |
Supported video coding | Almost all video coding | MPEG-2 Part 2, MPEG-4 ASP, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.263, VC-1, Dirac and others |
Supported audio coding | Almost all audio coding | MPEG-2/4 (HE)-AAC, MPEG-1/2 Layers I, II, III (MP3), AC-3, Apple Lossless, ALS, SLS, Vorbis and others |
Part 2. How to Convert MP4 to MKV
Method 1: FFmpeg




D:2019.mp4: the saved position and the file name before video file conversion;
D:\MKV\2019.mkv: the output path, file name and output format after conversion;
The above commands can be modified by yourself. It is noticed that you have checked to show file extension before the operation if the file extension is set to be hidden in default.
Method 2: Renee Video Editor Pro



Part 3. How to Edit MP4 Video






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