Convert MKV to MP4 with VLC
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8 April 2019 John Weaver Senior Program Developer
Summary
VLC Media Player, a free, open-source media player supports many video formats. Meanwhile, it can be used to convert MKV to MP4. In this essay, we will talk about how to convert MKV to MP4 and to edit videos.

VLC (VLC Media Player) is a free, open-source media player and multi-media framework developed by the VideoLAN project. VLC is a multi-functional player. It supports many audio and video compression methods and file formats, DVD, VCD and streaming protocols included. Although VLC supports many video formats, it may not work occasionally. For example, VLC can not play M2TS videos. At such situation, you have two solutions, one is to play the video with another media player, another is to convert the video format with VLC. Following will introduce how to convert MKV to MP4 with VLC.
Part 1. Convert MKV to MP4 with VLC
① Download and open VLC media player; click at the top-left [Media] > [Convert/Save].

② In the following screen, click [Add] to select the target MKV video; then click on the [Convert/Save] button at the bottom corner of the interface to proceed.

③ In the opening screen, click the [Profile] from drop-down menu and select the [MP4] option as your output format. After that, select the storage position in [Destination file]. Finally, click on the [Start] button at the bottom to start conversion.

VLC is a multi-functional video player. You can use it to play most of video formats but also simply edit audios and videos. If you want a fabulous video, Renee Video Editor Pro can fullfill your editing requirements!
Edit with VLC and Renee Video Editor Pro:
VLC | Renee Video Editor Pro | |
---|---|---|
Format conversion | Available for most of formats | Available for most of video formats |
Cut | Basic cut | Three ways to cut; accurate to second; adjust the playback speed |
Rotate & crop | Available but complicated | Available and user-friendly |
Effect | Only 6 filters | More filters, zoom effects and audio effects |
Watermark | Image, text watermark | Image, text, video and shape watermark |
Music | Can not add background music | Available for background music and record |
Subtitle | Available, but can not adjust subtitle position | Available for subtitle and position adjustment |
If you want to easily handle your video editing, Renee Video Editor Pro is a better choice because it contains more functions and easy to use.
Part 2. Convert and Edit with Renee Video Editor Pro
Friendly reminder Renee Video Editor Pro can help you edit videos in many aspects, such as adding special effect, cutting, merge, removing watermarks, adding logos and subtitles. What’s more, it can realize automatic re-encoding and ensure audio and video synchronization, but not slow down the playback speed.
Similar to VLC, Renee Video Editor Pro can convert video formats, but it is easier to use.
1. Convert MKV to MP4
① First, download and install Renee Video Editor Pro. Then open the software and click [Video Toolbox].

② Click [Add Files] to select the target video.

③ Select [MP4] in the [Output Format]; then select the output position in the [Output Folder]. Finally, click [Start] to convert the video format.

2. Edit MKV Videos
① Cut. You can set the start and end time to cut your video.

② Rotate and crop. You can rotate and crop the video screen.

③ Effect. You can add filters, zoom effects and audio effects.

④ Watermark. You can add text, image, video and shape to your video. What’s more, you can remove the unnecessary watermark.

⑤ Music. You can add the background music or record for your video, making it more interesting.

⑥ Subtitle. You can add subtitles to your video.

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