.mkv
| File Type |
 Matroska Video |
| File Format |
Standard (developed by Matroska) |
| Usage |
Referenced by an application; not meant to be opened manually; may run a program or script when opened |
| Popularity |
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Common |
| Description |
The Matroska video format is an open standard container format that can hold video, audio, image, and subtitle tracks. It supports several types of video compression and codecs and supports subtitles and is commonly used for Anime videos.
MKV files can be played by several different video playback programs, including DivX Player.
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| Open With |
| Unix |
 VideoLAN VLC media player
 MPlayer
 HandBrake
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| Updated |
August 1, 2009 |
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