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MP4 to MKV Converter

Move MP4 video into MKV when you need a more flexible container without changing the content.

This converter is designed as a container change first. When streams are already compatible, it keeps them and rewrites the file as MKV instead of re-encoding.

Input
mp4
Output
mkv
Speed
Usually under a minute
Best for
media player compatibility • archive workflows
Convert your file

Upload MP4

Supported input: mp4. Max file size: 100 MB.

File availability

Downloads stay available for 1 day on your current access level.

Ready files get a temporary download link that you can open or share.

Media credits

Audio and video conversions use credits because they need more processing time.

Credit cost for this converter
3
Current account balance
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Convert multiple files

Convert multiple files

If you repeat the same format change often, you can prepare a batch and process several files together.

Batch conversion is available on the Pro plan. Sign in to upload up to 25 files at once for this converter.

After upload, SwapMyFile checks the file, runs the conversion, and prepares a temporary download link.

Before you start

You should know the result and the limits before the upload begins.

Automatic file cleanup
Clear format and size limits
Temporary download links
No signup for basic use

What stays

  • - video and audio streams when remux succeeds
  • - duration
  • - container-level playback intent

What may change

  • - some container-specific metadata
  • - stream ordering can change

Known limitations

  • - damaged or unsupported source streams can still fail during remux
  • - this first slice caps MP4 to MKV jobs at 20 minutes per file
  • - this first slice does not expose subtitle or per-track controls

Typical use cases

  • - media player compatibility
  • - archive workflows
  • - container normalization

Available options

  • - copy streams without re-encoding

FAQ

What happens during MP4 to MKV conversion?

The converter tries to keep the existing media streams and rewrite them into an MKV container instead of re-encoding the content.

Are uploaded files kept permanently?

No. Files are kept only for a short time and downloads are served through temporary links.

Can quality or formatting change?

Yes. Each converter page calls out what is preserved, what may be lost, and which settings matter before upload.