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MKV to MOV Converter

Turn MKV files into MOV in a couple of clicks. Flexible container that holds any codec, subtitles and tracks. Apple's QuickTime container, common from iPhones and cameras. The output is re-encoded, so quality depends on the settings you choose.

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MKV files (.mkv) · up to 512 MB each

or paste files from your clipboard

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Drop a MKV file above and FileTools360 will turn it into MOV — right here on your device, without uploading anything.

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How to use it

  1. 1

    Add your MKV files

    Drag them onto the upload area, choose them from your device, or paste them from your clipboard. You can queue several at once.

  2. 2

    Adjust the settings if you want to

    The defaults suit most people. Open Advanced to control codec, resolution and bitrate, the audio track and start and end times.

  3. 3

    Convert and download

    Press Convert. Everything happens on your own device — nothing is uploaded. Download files one by one, or grab them all as a ZIP.

MKV and MOV explained

Matroska is a container designed to hold essentially anything: any codec, unlimited audio tracks, subtitle tracks, chapters and attachments in one file. It is the format of choice for archiving films with multiple languages.

MOV is Apple's QuickTime container. Structurally it is very close to MP4 — the two share an ancestor — but MOV files often use codecs like ProRes that general-purpose players cannot decode.

Where MKV files come from
Media archives, anime and film collections, and high-quality recordings.
Where MOV is used
iPhone and Mac screen recordings, and professional video editing.

MKV vs MOV

The two formats solve different problems, which is why converting between them involves trade-offs rather than a straight upgrade.

MKV compared with MOV
PropertySourceTarget
CompressionContainer (depends on codec)Container (depends on codec)
AnimationYesYes
Introduced20021991
Browser supportGreat in VLC and media servers, poor in browsers.Excellent on Apple, patchy on Windows and Android.
MKV is stronger at
Holds any codec. Unlimited audio, subtitle and chapter tracks. Open and well documented.
MOV is stronger at
Excellent on Apple platforms. Supports high-quality editing codecs such as ProRes. Handles alpha channels for compositing.

Why convert MKV to MOV?

People make this switch when they run into the limits of MKV: sharing, uploading, or playing on a device you do not control. MOV is the better fit when you are editing on a Mac or working in a professional post-production pipeline.

MKV limitations that prompt the switch
Browsers will not play it. Many TVs, phones and editors reject it. Not accepted by social platforms.
What you give up
Windows and Android support is inconsistent. Browsers generally will not play it.

Does converting MKV to MOV reduce quality?

Both formats store the content without discarding data, so this conversion preserves it exactly. The file size may change because the two formats compress differently, but the content itself is unaffected.

About these formats

Source

Matroska Video

Flexible container that holds any codec, subtitles and tracks.

Extensions
.mkv
MIME type
video/x-matroska
Best for
Multi-track video · Archiving · Media servers
Compatibility
Great in VLC and media servers, poor in browsers.

Target

QuickTime Movie

Apple's QuickTime container, common from iPhones and cameras.

Extensions
.mov, .qt
MIME type
video/quicktime
Best for
Apple ecosystem · Video editing
Compatibility
Excellent on Apple, patchy on Windows and Android.

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