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  2. 1.2 Play MKV on Mac
  3. 1.3 Play MKV on Apple TV
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  15. 1.15 Play MKV in Windows Media Player
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  2. 2.2 Convert MKV to MP4 on Mac
  3. 2.3 Convert MKV to MP4 Online
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  5. 2.5 Convert MKV to Audio
  6. 2.6 Convert MKV to WMV
  7. 2.7 Convert MKV to M4V
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  9. 2.9 Convert MKV to AVI Online
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  11. 2.11 Convert MKV to DVD
  12. 2.12 Convert MKV to MOV
  13. 2.13 Convert MKV to iTunes
  14. 2.14 MKV to MOV Converter Online
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  23. 2.23 Convert MKV to AVCHD
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  27. 2.27 Convert MKV to AC3
  28. 2.28 Burn MKV to DVD
  29. 2.29 Burn MKV to Blu-ray
  30. 2.30 Convert MKV to SWF
  31. 2.31 Convert MKV to MP4 with Subtitle
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  34. 2.34 Convert MKV to ISO
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  2. 3.2 Convert MP4 to MKV on Mac
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  4. 3.4 Convert M4V to MKV
  5. 3.5 Convert WMV to MKV
  6. 3.6 Convert MOV to MKV
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  10. 4.10 MKV Converter for Mac
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  13. 4.13 2D to 3D MKV Converter
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  16. 4.16 Convert MKV to FCP Mac
  17. 4.17 Stream MKV to TV with Chromecast
  18. 4.18 Import MKV to iMovie
  19. 4.19 Windows DVD Maker MKV
  20. 4.20 Convert MKV to MP4 with HandBrake Alternative

How to Play MKV Files on Apple TV in Mac/Win

by Christine Smith • Nov 28,2019 • Proven solutions

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Similar to other multimedia containers like AVI, MP4 or MOV in conception, MKV is more flexible in compression which renders in a smaller size with same quality video/audio output, especially for HD videos. Although most qualified movies over the internet are in MKV format, many popular devices including Apple TV have no sight for supporting this format. To solve the playing MKV files on Apple TV problem, here we'll provide 2 alternatvies for your reference.

If you want to save metadata of MKV on Apple TV via a third tool, you can consider converting MKV to Apple TV-supported format once and for all. Here goes the same way as above, download Wondershare UniConverter to your computer first. Note that there're both Windows and Mac version for the software, make sure you're downloading the right version. Now follow the guide below and complete MKV to Apple TV conversion in Mac (Windows 10 included).

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  • Supported OS: Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP/Vista/7/8, and Windows 10 (32 bit & 64 bit), Mac OS 10.15 (Catalina), 10.14, 10.13, 10.12, 10.11, 10.10, 10.9, 10.8, 10.7, 10.6
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Part 1. How to Convert MKV to Apple TV metadata with Wondershare UniConverter?

Step 1 Add MKV Files to Wondershare UniConverter

Click the +Add Files button to locate your destination MKV files, or simply drag and drop them to the main interface to load MKV video to the program. Then they'll show in thumbnails.

convert mkv to apple tv - add files

Step 2 Edit MKV metadata for Apple TV

Click the i icon for fixing metadata is present at the Target bar of the MKV file. Then clicking the Search button. If it is a home video, you can just type the metadata information there. Finally, Press the OK button to save it.

convert mkv to apple tv - edit metadata for mkv for Apple TV

Step 3 Choose Apple TV as Output Format

Click the Convert all tasks to: icon on the right side of the software to open the output format list. Select the Device > Apple and choose the Apple TV. You can learn more on Apple TV Support Details.

convert mkv to apple tv - choose format

Tips: If you need to play the converted MKV files on Apple TV3, you can choose M4V from output Format and then click the Create Custom icon to make the following adjustment:

  • Video-codec: H.264, Resolution: 1920*1080, Frame Rate: 24 fps, Bit rate: higher value.
  • Audio-codec: AAC, Channel: 2 Channels stereo, Sample Rate: 44100Hz, Bit Rate: higher value.

Step 4 Start MKV to Apple TV Conversion

Click the Convert All button to begin the MKV to Apple TV conversion and you can tell the remaining time from the progress bar. You can find the output file in the Converted section.

convert mkv to apple tv - start conversion

Step 5 Stream converted MKV files to Apple TV through iTunes

  • Open iTunes, Turn On Home Sharing by clicking the File menu and choose the Home Sharing option.
  • Then you need to login your Apple ID and Password.
  • Load the converted MKV files by the Add File to Library option in the File section.
  • Launch Apple TV, open the Home Sharing on it and make sure it is the same WiFi as iTunes.

convert mkv to apple tv - Stream converted file to Apple TV

Now you can smoothly play your desired MKV files on Apple TV!

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Part 2. Another Way to Convert MKV to Other Formats Supported by Apple TV Online Free

Online Uniconverter is an online MKV to Apple TV converter. It has a dynamic user interface and it’s pretty easy to use, which is what I love most about it. This saves you a lot of time and energy because you don’t have to go around figuring how to use the application. Everything is right in front of you when it comes to this video converter so that you can save your time and energy.

Step 1: Click on the + icon and use a file explorer to locate the file. Or alternatively, drag and drop your MKV file on the left side Plus icon.

Step 2: To change MKV to Apple TV online click on the drop-down menu of formats. And then select the MP4, MOV or M4V itunes supported format.

Step 3: Click the Convert button to begin the conversion.

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