What can play MKV files?

What can play MKV files?

Go to the VLC Menu Tools > Preferences and in the preferences dialog click on the All radio button on the bottom of the dialog. Now select Input/Codecs > Video Codecs > FFmpeg and disable hardware decoding on the list that appears.

What will play MKV files?

I don't know of any android phone that natively supports hardware decoding of mkv files (probably because it is a very popular format for pirated media). If MX Player or Moboplayer are not playing the mkv files well, it is most likely a codec issue not a hardware issue.

Is MKV format better than mp4?

While MKV usually has a larger file size than MP4 videos owing to the support for the additional features, multiple audio tracks, and subtitle tracks, this does not mean the quality of MP4 file is not as good as MKV. Because MKV and MP4 are both container format and they can encapsulate the same video and audio.

Why can’t I play MKV files on my PC?

This can be caused by the lack of certain codecs on your PC. Windows 10 MKV codec – There's no universal codec for MKV files, but if you can't play MKV videos, try installing K-Lite or CCCP codec. To fix that, try playing your file in a browser or try converting MKV files to a different format.

Is VLC still the best?

It remains one of the most well known and arguably best media players available for any platform, including Windows. It's rare that VLC won't be able to play a media file, with exceptions for files that are encrypted or have been corrupted.

What app can play MKV files on Android?

Popular Android MKV players include Mobo Player, MX Video Player and Rock Player. With a smart player installed on your Android device, you can play MKV movies without conversion on your Android device.

Will iPad play MKV files?

It can play . mkv files, and many other formats not native to the iPad, but one of the most useful features is Wi-Fi upload. This makes it incredibly easy to transfer media files from your PC (or Mac or Linux computer) to the iPad.