Convert MKV to MOV

It gets frustrating when you deal with MKV files not playing smoothly on Mac or iOS devices. UniConverter comes up to solve this problem by offering a reliable MKV to MOV converter.

How to Convert MKV to MOV Online Free

Step 1

Upload MKV File

Click the “+Add File” button to import the MKV file into the interface.

Step 2

Choose MOV as Output Format

Once the file is uploaded, click on the “Convert To” tab and choose “MOV” file format from the drop-down menu. After that, hit the “Convert” button to start MKV to Quicktime conversion.

Step 3

Download the MOV File

Click on the “Download” button to save the MOV file to your device.

MKV vs MOV

	MKV	MOV
File Extension	.mkv	.mov
Full Name	Matroska Video	QuickTime Movie
Description	MKV is a cross-platform, open-source multimedia container format that can hold video, audio, subtitles, and metadata within a container file. It supports most of the modern codecs along with all infinity tracks. Its error recovery and fastest seeking make playback bottleneck-free even in a partially corrupt file. MKV is most effective when streaming, archiving, or editing multilingual video and content that includes subtitles across more than a single track.	MOV is a multimedia container format created by Apple as part of QuickTime Enhancement. It stores video, audio, subtitles, and metadata in a single file in the Atom-based hierarchical format. Professional quality media, including H.264, HEVC, ProRes, AAC, ALAC, and PCM, are also supported in this format. MOV is highly compatible with Mac and iOS, and supports Windows; therefore, there are no issues when editing, syncing, or playing the content.
Associated Programs	VLC Media Player, Plex, HandBrake, Media Player Classic, PotPlayer, and Kodi	QuickTime Player, Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, VLC Media Player, iMovie, and Windows Media Player
Initial Release	2002	1991
Developer	Matroska Organization	Apple Inc.
Common Use Cases	Use Case 1: Storing Blu-ray discs or DVDs with correctly added language tracks, subtitles, and chapters in their original versions. Use Case 2: Internet-based film distribution, in which the customer may want to select language/audio tracks or captions. Use Case 3: For playing HD multimedia on a home theater with additional metadata.	Use Case 1: When editing in a non-linear editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro. Use Case 2: For saving multiple video, audio, and textual tracks across one media object. Use Case 3: Ability to share high-quality videos in the Apple ecosystem, such as Mac, iOS, and iPads.
MIME Type	video/x-matroska	video/quicktime

Key Features of UniConverter MKV to MOV Converter

Fast Quality-Preserving Conversion

With UniConverter, converting your MKV to MOV requires only a few minutes or seconds, depending on the file size. It does a swap of containers but does not re-encode the video to preserve the original quality. This MKV to QuickTime converter should be the perfect choice that gives people both speed and quality.

Instant Conversion Free Online

UniConverter will help you immediately start the conversion of the MKV to MOV, without creating an account, logging in, or subscribing. This is a 100% free tool, easily accessible, meaning you can instantly convert your videos online without delays or installing any softwares.

Built-in Video Editing Tools

Other than video conversion, UniConverter also has these mighty editing capabilities, such as trimming, cropping, compressing, subtitling, and more. This removes the necessity of using separate editing software, making your process easier. It is a convenient all-in-one solution that can be used in personal and professional video projects.

Batch & Large-File Support

UniConverter MKV to MOV converter can save you a significant amount of time because it can convert many MKV files at the same time. Moreover, you are not limited to really short videos since the tool is able to process large video files without any problems.

Wide Format & Full-Platform Compatibility

UniConverter is capable of doing much more than MKV to MOV conversion. It will also convert MP4, AVI, WEBM, and lots of other formats, which makes it a worthy universal choice. This tool is compatible with Windows, Mac, and web browser, which makes it a universal tool for users who require a smooth video conversion.

Secure & Privacy-Focused

UniConverter keeps your files absolutely secure at all times during each conversion. Your content is encrypted with each upload to ensure that only you can access it, and it is automatically deleted after conversion. You can convert without any doubts, as your personal or professional videos are securely stored.

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FAQs about Changing MKV to MOV

How to convert MKV to MOV with no limit?

UniConverter MKV to MOV converter PC version allows you to convert without file limits. It allows for bulk processing of large video files. All you have to do is upload your MKV files, select MOV as the output format, and then start the conversion immediately.

How to convert MKV to MOV using VLC?

For learning how to convert MKV to MOV with VLC, open and add your MKV files under “Media.” Go for “Convert/Save” section and choose “Convert” to pick out MOV format.

What is the best MKV to MOV converter software?

UniConverter is a fast and lossless quality MKV to MOV converter tool with a broad range of compatibility. It supports handling large files, batch conversions, and editing features, which go beyond the capabilities of basic media players.

Can I convert MKV to MOV for free?

Yes, MKV to QuickTime can be fully converted for free using the online tool of UniConverter. Most of the free converters are limited, whereas UniConverter is free, gives unlimited conversions, the quality of the results is high, and it protects the user's privacy, all on your browser.

Is MKV or MOV higher quality?

Neither MKV nor MOV specifies the quality of the video because both are container formats. It is based on the codec file, bits, and the original file. MOV tends to be compatible with Apple devices, too, but MKV is more accommodating when it comes to subtitles and other audio.

Can iMovie play MKV files?

No, iMovie will not read MKV files directly, since this is not one of the supported formats in Apple software. You will be required to convert them to an Apple-friendly file format, like MOV or MP4, through a conversion tool like UniConverter to play or edit MKV videos in iMovie.

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