How do I open an MKV file?
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Open in Subclip first Upload MKV in Subclip Home Player to inspect and process the file in-browser.
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Desktop players by OS
- Windows: VLC, MPC-HC, PotPlayer
- macOS: IINA, VLC, Elmedia
- Linux: VLC, mpv, Celluloid
- Chromebook: VLC (Linux), browser apps after conversion
- Other OS: Kodi/Plex with codec-capable clients
- Mobile devices
- iOS: VLC, Infuse
- Android: VLC, MX Player, XPlayer
- Windows phones (legacy): often limited; conversion usually required
- Convert for easy sharing/playback MKV to MP4, MP4 to MKV.