{"id":27698,"date":"2017-05-31T09:42:41","date_gmt":"2017-05-31T09:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/?p=27698"},"modified":"2020-07-20T03:59:22","modified_gmt":"2020-07-20T03:59:22","slug":"several-ways-to-convert-mp4-to-mkv-effectively-1328","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/several-ways-to-convert-mp4-to-mkv-effectively-1328.html","title":{"rendered":"Several Ways to Convert MP4 to MKV Effectively"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MKV, short for Matroska Video, is a video format originated in Russia in 2002. MKV is actually not an audio or video compression format. MKV is a multimedia container format that can have audio, video, and subtitles into a single file, even if those elements use different types of encoding methods. So, one of the advantages of an MKV file is that it can incorporate multiple subtitles, high definition MP3 audio tracks and menu files in one single file, all while keeping the high quality of the video and the good compatibility of the file. Usually, if you have an MP4 video file, you can convert the MP4 to MKV with the help of an MP4 to MKV converter program. But how do you convert MP4 to MKV? What program do you need in order to convert MP4 to MKV? Well, today we are going to introduce several ways in which you can convert your MP4 file to MKV, and the program you need.<\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-list-dark\" >\n<ul>\n<li> <a href=\"#part1\">Part 1: Convert MP4 to MKV with Leawo Video Converter<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part2\">Part 2: Convert MP4 to MKV with Any Video Converter<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part3\">Part 3: Convert MP4 to MKV with Format Factory<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part4\">Part 4: Convert MP4 to MKV with Online Video Converter<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part5\">Part 5: Convert MP4 to MKV with FreeFile Convert<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part1\">Part 1: Convert MP4 to MKV with Leawo Video Converter<\/h2>\n<p>If you have the intention to convert an MKV  file to MP4, you might have asked yourself a question like this: What is the  best MKV to MP4 converter program? Well, the answer to that question may vary  according to your actual needs. If you are not too demanding on video quality  and conversion efficiency, then there are many options on the market you can  choose from. We will get to that later. But if you have a high standard for the  video quality, conversion efficiency, user experience or practical functions,  then there is only one that I\u2019d strongly recommend: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/video-converter\/\">Leawo Video Converter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As a professional, all-inclusive MP4 to MKV  converter program, Leawo Video Converter can provide a smooth video conversion  experience like no converter else. The program has a massive supported format  library and can convert videos from one format to another around more than 180  formats. Besides the powerful format support, Leawo Video Converter also  features tons of useful, practical video editing functions, allowing you to  trim, crop, add watermark, remove noise, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/convert-2d-video-to-3d-mkv-1395.html\">convert  2D video to 3D<\/a>, adjust video parameters before you convert your MP4 to MKV.  All these features, plus a steady, reliable video converting technology and  hyper-speed conversion engine, Leawo Video Converter is easily the most  recommended professional MP4 to MKV converter program.<\/p>\n<p>Another attractive trait of Leawo Video  Converter is, the software is very user-friendly and easy to use. It only takes  minutes for anyone to convert an MP4 to MKV. Here is how to convert MP4 to MKV  with Leawo Video Converter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mt10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/video-converter.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/images\/icon\/Trial_win1.png\"  alt=\"Download Windows Version\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a>     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/video-converter-mac.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/images\/icon\/Trial_mac1.png\"  alt=\"Download Mac Version\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Import MP4 file<\/strong><br \/>\nLaunch Leawo Video Converter. There are two ways to import your  source MP4 file into the program. Click the \u201cAdd Video\u201d button, or directly  drag and drop your MP4 file into the main interface of the program.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-leawo-import-01.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-leawo-import-01.png\" title=\"leawo-import\" alt=\"leawo-import\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Output settings<\/strong><br \/>\nIn order to convert MP4 into MKV, you have to set MKV as the output  format in Leawo Video Converter. To do that, click the \u201cFormat\u201d button at the  left of the green \u201cConvert\u201d button, and then click \u201cChange\u201d. Then a video  format panel will pop out, where all the available formats are well listed.  Click \u201cMKV Video\u201d, and you will be brought back to the main video list, with  the target format MKV selected.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-leawo-format-02.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-leawo-format-02.png\" title=\"leawo-format\" alt=\"leawo-format\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Further editing<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen the target output format MKV is selected, you can directly  start converting your video. But before you click on the big green \u201cConvert\u201d  button on the main interface to start converting, you can click the \u2018edit\u2019  button at the right side of your imported media to do some editing to the video.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-leawo-edit-button-03.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-leawo-edit-button-03.png\" title=\"edit-button\" alt=\"edit-button\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Once you are on the editing panel, you can see all of the editing  options listed at the left bar. You can do trimming, cropping, adding  watermark, adding 3D effects, adjusting picture and removing noise here. When  you are done with editing, click \u2018OK\u2019 to get back to the media list, and  proceed to convert your MP4 to MKV.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-leawo-edit-panel-04.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-leawo-edit-panel-04.png\" title=\"edit-panel\" alt=\"edit-panel\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Start the conversion<\/strong><br \/>\nAt the main media list panel, click the green \u2018Convert\u2019 button, and  a conversion setting panel will be called out. On the panel, you need to set a  directory to store your converted file and click the \u2018Convert\u2019 button below to  start converting your MP4 video file.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-leawo-convert-05.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-leawo-convert-05.png\" title=\"leawo-convert\" alt=\"leawo-convert\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part2\">Part 2: Convert MP4 to MKV with Any Video Converter<\/h2>\n<p>As you can see from the above, Leawo Video  Converter has a complete function design and user-friendly converting process.  It\u2019s almost a perfect MP4 to MKV converter program. But as mentioned at the  beginning of this article, there are also other choices if you are not too  demanding on the software. Any Video Converter, for example, is one that\u2019s  worth mentioning.<\/p>\n<p>Any Video Converter is an easy to use video  converter. It doesn\u2019t support as many video formats as Leawo Video Converter  does, but still can support up to 50 input video formats. The software has good  compatibility for old operation systems, meaning it does not only Work with  Windows 10, 8, 7, but also Windows Vista, and Windows XP. But what may bother  most of users is, there are additional software installed when you launch Any  Video Converter. If you are okay with additional software being installed, Then  the software may be worth trying. Here is how you can convert MP4 to MKV with Any  Video Converter<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Launch Any Video Converter. On  the main interface, click the &quot;Add Video(s)&quot; button at the top bar to  add MP4 video file(s) you would like to convert to MKV.<br \/>\n    <strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Find the video format dropdown  list on the left of the blue \u201cConvert Now!\u201d button. Click the dropdown button  and select MKV as the output video format from the drop-down list.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Click the blue &quot;Convert  Now!&quot; Button to start the conversion.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-any-video-converter-06.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-any-video-converter-06.png\" title=\"video-converter\" alt=\"video-converter\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part2\">Part 3: Convert MP4 to MKV with Format  Factory<\/h2>\n<p>Format Factory is a traditional video  conversion solution since more than a decade ago. The program supports the  conversion among various video formats and offers a great user experience. As  an all-inclusive media converter program, Format Factory is capable of not only  converting videos, but also converting audios, converting picture files, and  ripping DVDs and CDs to other file formats. As a free video converter program  that has been popular for years, Format Factory has a lot of experience in the  video conversion technology. However, being a free MP4 to MKV converter, Format  Factory has its drawbacks. While enjoying the functions it offers, you have to  endure all the ads within the program, which could be really bothering  sometimes.<\/p>\n<p>Anyway, generally speaking, the program is  also pretty easy to use. Here is how to convert MP4 to MKV with Format Factory.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> launch Format Factory. All of  the conversion types are categorized in different folders in the left bar. In  order to convert files to MKV, choose the \u201cto MKV\u201d conversion type.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-format-factory-mode-07.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-format-factory-mode-07.png\" title=\"format-factory-mode\" alt=\"format-factory-mode\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> On the pop-out panel, click the  \u201cAdd File\u201d button to import the source \u201cMP4\u201d file. You can also do some  advanced modifications at the same panel.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-format-factory-format-08.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-format-factory-format-08.png\" title=\"format-factory-format\" alt=\"youtube-to-premiere-leawo\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Once the source video file is  imported, you will be brought back to the main panel, where you can click the  big\u201d Click to Start\u201d button to start the conversion.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-format-factory-start-09.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-format-factory-start-09.png\" title=\"format-factory-start\" alt=\"format-factory-start\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part4\">Part 4: Convert MP4 to MKV with Online Video Converter<\/h2>\n<p>Besides converting MP4 to MKV with  software, there\u2019s also a relatively easy way to convert MP4 to MKV. If your  file is not very big and you are in a stable network environment, you can  consider using Online Video Converter, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/top-5-free-online-video-converters.html\">online  converter <\/a>to convert your MP4 to MKV. Using the online converter tool can  save your time downloading a third-party program, thus saving your time and  energy to some extent. However, online converter tools usually have many  restrictions. So always check the restrictions before deciding to use the service.<\/p>\n<p>If you decide that you want to use Online  Video Converter to convert your MP4 to MKV, here is how you can do it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Visit the home page of Online  Video Converter. <br \/>\n    <strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click the \u201cSELECT OR DROP FILE\u201d  button to import source MP4 file or directly drag and drop the file onto the  webpage area.<br \/>\n    <strong>Step 3: <\/strong>When the MP4 file is uploaded,  there will be a dropdown button for you to choose an output format. Choose MKV  from there, and click the \u201cSTART\u201d button to start the conversion.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-onlinevideoconverter-10.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-onlinevideoconverter-10.png\" title=\"onlinevideoconverter\" alt=\"onlinevideoconverter\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part5\">Part 5: Convert MP4 to MKV with FreeFile Convert<\/h2>\n<p>FreeFile Convert is another online video  converter tool. Like Online Video Converter, the online converter tool can save  your time downloading a third-party program and boost your work efficiency. FreeFile  Convert supports the online conversions for not only video, but also archive  file, document file and image file. What\u2019s more, the online converter tool also  supports the conversion from a local file, but also from a URL link or from  cloud storage like Google Cloud and Dropbox. <\/p>\n<p>The user interface design of the service is  clean and straight forward. To convert a local MP4 to MKV video, simply follow  the instructions below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Visit the FreeFile Convert  homepage.<br \/>\n    <strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Follow the step-by-step  instruction on the site. First upload your MP4 video by clicking the button  under the \u201cInput File\u201d text, then choose MKV under the \u201cOutput format\u201d text and  finally click the blue \u201cConvert\u201d button<br \/>\n    <strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Once the conversion is finished,  directly download the converted file from the webpage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-FreeFile-11.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mp4-to-mkv-FreeFile-11.png\" title=\"FreeFile\" alt=\"FreeFile\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MKV, short for Matroska Video, is a video format originated in Russia in 2002. MKV is actually not an audio or video compression format. 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