The Fastest Solution to Play MKV on Samsung TV Easily

I want to play one of my MKV files on my big-screen Samsung TV, but it doesn't work when I play it directly. How do I play MKV files on Samsung TV?

No matter whether you download your favorite videos from the Internet or you get a copy from your buddy, there are chances that the videos you get are in MKV format. Generally, it is believed that MKV is the compression for audio or video format, but actually it is multimedia container formats.

Coming to the technical aspect, MKV files are encoded in Matroska format that is capable of holding videos, picture, audio, and subtitle of the unlimited number in a single file. MKV file can also include metadata information like description, cover art, ratings and others.

MKV is preferred over other popular file formats like MP4, AVI, and ASF as it renders an array of advantages. These files are designed in a manner so that they can keep pace with the future and do not become outdated quickly. MKV containers are easy to adapt as well as use. This flexible format is rapidly gaining popularity to play high definition videos.

• Part 1. Can Samsung TV Play MKV Files
• Part 2. Best Solution to Convert MKV to Samsung TV
• Part 3. Conclusion for Converting MKV to Other Formats

Part 1. Can Samsung TV Play MKV Files

When it comes to playing MKV files, you can either play them by downloading codecs or on compatible media players. Specifically talking about Samsung TV, the official site of the company has listed MKV file as one of the supported formats. Samsung TV claims to support and play MKV files, but practically, these files having some specific parameters can only be played.

Many times you may encounter an issue when you find MKV not playing on Samsung TV. This problem arises if the MKV file contains any audio codec, subtitle or image that is not supported by Samsung TV, it cannot be played. Thus, it can be concluded that Samsung TV playing MKV files totally depends on the fact that what is actually present in these files. For example, Samsung TV has poor compatibility with Dolby True Audio and DTS Audio, and if these audio codecs are present in MKV file, they cannot be played on Samsung TV.

Part 2. Best Solution to Convert MKV to Samsung TV

Considering the above Samsung TV not playing MKV files playback issue, the best solution is to convert MKV file format to Samsung TV compatible ones. There are a long list of converter programs available and one of the best names in this category is Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate. This professional software does everything that you may need to enjoy your favorite videos on different devices. The converter is capable of converting videos to virtually any possible format without any loss of quality. The conversion takes place at high speed and includes all latest and high-end formats including 4K and VR videos. In addition to specific formats, Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate is also capable of converting videos that are compatible with specific devices like iPhone, Samsung, Apple TV, HTC, LG, and others. Thus using this amazing converter, you can easily convert MKV file format that is compatible with Samsung TV and flawlessly enjoy your favorite videos.

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Detailed Guide to Play MKV on Samsung TV Using Wondershare MKV to Samsung TV Converter:

Step 1 Launch Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate and import MKV videos.

First of all, download, install and launch Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate on your PC. Next, you need to import MKV files to this TV MKV converter; and for this, you can either drag or drop the files or click the Add Files option and browse for the files on your PC.

Step 2 Select Samsung TV compatible format from the MKV to Samsung TV converter.

Open drop-down list of Convert all files to: at the top-right of the software interface. Click TV from the Device category and choose Samsung TV.

The Samsung TV output format is optimized to contain best settings and Samsung TV MKV codec for playback.

Step 3 Play MKV files on Samsung TV.

Click the Convert or Convert All button to start the conversion process from MKV to Samsung TV compatible format, it will complete in minutes.

Once the MKV file is converted, you can transfer it to your USB drive and play them on your Samsung TV via the USB port.

Part 3. Conclusion for Converting MKV to Other Formats

MKV is a popular format that is gaining immense popularity among video freaks owing to its array of features and functions. Since MKV is an open standard and free container format, it can be played on compatible devices or by downloading file codecs. There are many situations when you're puzzled by the formats, but converting MKV to other formats would make you out of the troubles:

• If your MKV file format is incompatible of playing with the desired devices like iPhone, iPad, and others, you would need to convert them to compatible formats.
• Part of MKV formats cannot be played on the desired device. For example, Samsung TV claims to support MKV files, but it cannot play the ones having Dolby Audio and other incompatible formats as its content.
• If you wish to edit some part of MKV videos and need to work with specialized tools, you need to convert them to other formats firstly.
• MKV is large in size and would be difficult to transfer to others. Thus, if you need small video to transfer for other needs, you'd better convert it to other light formats.
• Many users have experienced that MKV proves to be harmful to hard disk. Thus if you have also suffered from the same issue, you'd better convert MKV to other safe formats.

Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate proves to be an apt MKV to Samsung TV converter. It can easily convert MKV to Samsung TV compatible formats without any quality loss. Try it now.