MKV vs MOV
A quick, plain-English comparison of the MKV and MOV file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.
| MKV | MOV | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | video | video |
| Extension | .mkv | .mov |
| MIME type | video/x-matroska | video/quicktime |
| Converts to | 31 formats | 31 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
Convert between MKV and MOV
MKV vs MOV: frequently asked questions
What's the difference between MKV and MOV?
Matroska open multimedia container. Apple QuickTime movie container.
Should I use MKV or MOV?
Both are video formats — the right one depends on compatibility, quality and file size for your use. Whichever you have, you can convert it to the other below in seconds.
How do I convert MKV to MOV?
Open the MKV-to-MOV converter, drop your MKV file in, and download the MOV. We auto-detect the real format from the file's bytes, so a mislabeled file still works.