MKV to AVI
Drop an MKV from OBS and other recorders and get an AVI file you can use where MKV won't open.
Your file stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
MKV to AVI in three steps
Drop your MKV
Up to 500 MB.
Convert
The file is re-encoded in your browser.
Download the AVI
Ready to play, edit or upload.
MKV vs AVI, in short
MKV (Matroska) is a flexible container that can hold several audio and subtitle tracks. OBS and other recorders use it because a recording survives a crash, but phones and many editors don't open it.
AVI is an old Windows video format from the 1990s. Older cameras, screen recorders and archives still produce it, but phones and most websites don't play it.
The video is re-encoded to MPEG-4 video with MP3 sound, the combination older players and editors expect. That runs on your own device, in the browser, so it takes a while for longer videos.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Does converting MKV to AVI lose quality?
It's re-encoded once, at good quality settings. Most people won't see a difference.
Is the sound kept?
Yes. The audio track comes along with the video.
How long does it take?
It depends on the length: re-encoding in the browser uses one processor core, so expect a minute or more per minute of video.
Is my file uploaded?
No. It's processed in your browser, on your own device, and never leaves it.