MKV vs MP4 -Which Video Format is Better?

Video formats are complicated enough already, but at least we can clear up one of the most common questions - what’s the difference between MKV and MP4 files?

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[despacilosmatare]

You know everything i wanted to know about

and you explain it so concisely and unoverexplanatory

[Calic_]

This was helpful what I heard was MKV has better quality and audio but may not be compatible with everything and MP4 is universally compatible and easy for streaming

[markov_komarov]

not even 3 mins and now I know everything I needed to know about this. thank you so freaking much :DD

[ericblomquist]

Exactly what I needed to know. Thank you!

[KnorKater]

mp4 does support multiple audio tracks

[PlayGaming]

mkv for me is better even edit video longplays where to cut withoud reencoded and don't have problems with b-frames or similar, just cut and join.

[ericblomquist]

The ability to turn on or off subtitles way outweighs the additional space for me.

[TheNtrLight]

what about recording the file in mkv then render it to mp4? would be better than recording in mp4? or no difference?

[medc]

Sad, my Sansui f51 video player is being selective when it comes to mkv files. It's a hit and miss when I download movies.