How to convert MKV to MP4

In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how to convert an MKV video file into an MP4 video file format.

0:00 Introduction
1:19 Download and install VLC
1:54 Use VLC to convert video formats
4:21 Preview the VLC mp4 output
4:45 Use OBS to convert video formats
5:51 Preview the OBS mp4 output
6:07 Wrap up

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[Nerdybit]

I've been using VLC for a decade and NEVER knew it had a built in converter! THANK YOU!

[johnkendublin]

I've been using OBS for like 2 years now and this is just the time that I realize that I can just convert my mkv file to mp4 through OBS. Thanks for this, really!!

[Uchiha]

“videos like this one made me really love Youtube University! you can learn online without tuition fees to pay for...”

[randyragon]

Something to note. The time bar across the bottom is not the time it will take. It will show the length of the video, for instance in my case a 20 minute MKV. The progression is where it is in the video at that moment. For me it took almost 50 minutes to convert to MP4 that 20 minute video. I had closed everything else I could see that was open and went in the background and ended all tasks that didn't need to be running to see if that helped, but not by much. The output did have sound for VLC. I had problems with other software having no sound in the MP4. Why it worked with this one and not the others, I couldn't say. I see comments from several that this way of doing it they still had no sound. I'd suggest a google search on VLC MKV to MP4 conversion no audio.

[GEMINICT]

Another very useful video ... so convenient I was about to "google it" and YouTube read my mind and this video popped up as a recommended view .

[hjehje]

I've been using VLC Media Player for several years now. It's my player of choice as it seems to play virtually anything that I want to view without any issues. MKV files can be quite large and it's great to be able to convert them into the more common and usable MP4 format. Thank you for the video, it's is very helpful.

[frankmasiello]

Kevin, thanks for making your presentation so clear and easy. You are a fine instructor indeed!

[omarexa]

i've been using VLC for years but never knew it can convert video. Now I don't have to download other converter. Thanks Kevin.

[marcin-szelag]

That's fine. However, sometimes there are subtitles in the mkv, and you might want to embed them in the resulting mp4 file. It is also possible to do this using VLC, using the "Edit profile" button in the "Convert" dialog. Then go to "Subtitles" and use the respective checkbox.

[catinamercer]

Quick and simple. I enjoy YouTube videos like this. Thanks, Kevin.

[jillius]

wow i actually had no idea i could convert mkv to mp4s this entire time with obs, thanks !

[randombsgo]

neither VLC or OBS converted the file to MP4! VLC did something but the new "converted" file was still an MKV! and OBS did literally nothing! be cool if you could update this video!

[Mgrom-rc]

followed instructions to a tee, but it just re-saves as another mkv

[ROAMTAJOGI]

Thank you so much kevin. You are a good teacher and influencer. Learned alot from your videos. U made my life easy.

[deloriseclyburn]

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much may God bless you every day and every night. I have been following you on the computer for a long time now. I really thank God for you.

[davidadams]

I have been using VLC for literally decades ... and I did not know it can transcode video formats! I've always used Adobe Premiere Pro / Media Converter for most things video but it doesn't support the MKV container. Brilliant! You are one clever guy, Kevin.

[mm-vzjc]

seriously you're my lifesaver for online classes, big help thank you!

[vegasboy]

Thank you for this Youtube channel. I've learned a lot of useful information from you!

[Yellow-gpwj]

Thank you, didn't know you could do this with OBS!

[cjcaddy]

great video. You have a great voice, you speak clearly and fluently. No extra fillers. Thank you.