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Software to convert MKV files to numerous other file types

Software to convert MKV files to numerous other file types

Vote: (84 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: dvdvideomedia

Version: 2.6.0

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(84 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

dvdvideomedia

2.6.0

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Flips between MKV and MP4 with ease and no loss of quality
  • Very quick conversion process that can verge on real-time for high definition video
  • Design is easy to figure out

Cons

  • No status bar for conversion
  • Only converts between two formats

Free MKV Video Converter is an application that can flip a file format to MP4 from MKV, or vice versa. While this seems like a simple program, and it is in many ways, there several hidden aspects of the process that make the program a lot more useful than a quick overview might imply. In fact, it's those very subtle benefits that make Free MKV Video Converter one of the more important one-use freeware applications that you're likely to download.

One of the best aspects about this particular program is that when it changes formats, it doesn't result in a loss of quality. Most converters end up losing or cutting data in order to change a file's size, speed up the conversion process, or adjust to a different compression scheme. However, Free MKV Video Converter is able to switch back and forth with ease and doesn't end up dropping important bits of data along the way. It is very rare to find a converter that will leave the majority of your data intact - making Free MKV Video Converter a great option for users concerned about quality.

When using this program, the conversion process itself is very quick without using up a lot of system resources. Depending on the file size, the program can finish a conversion in just a few minutes and can place copies where in the folders that you prefer. While there is no way to examine the progress during the process, like with a few other popular converters, you won't have to wait long to see the finished product. Depending on your system statistics and settings, you may actually be able to convert a high definition video in real-time.

The user interface works very well and it is remarkably easy to figure out how the program operates the first time that you start it up. With a button design that flows well and groups related functions with one another, you can get your tasks done quickly and efficiently. Beginning the conversion process takes only a few clicks and you can choose where each file is saved when it's finished converting. You'll never have to search for an end product ever again.

One major drawback of this application is that there is no status bar to indicate the progress of a the conversion process, nor is there an accurate time estimate to help figure out roughly how long the process will take. Further, while it is nice to be able to change between these two formats, a more universal converter would probably be a better option for most users - unless, for example, they have a lot of MKV files that they would like to watch on mobile devices.

In all, the Free MKV Video Converter not a bad program, but it could benefit from the inclusion of a few more key features.

Pros

  • Flips between MKV and MP4 with ease and no loss of quality
  • Very quick conversion process that can verge on real-time for high definition video
  • Design is easy to figure out

Cons

  • No status bar for conversion
  • Only converts between two formats