How to Convert MKV to MP4 Video Using VLC Media Player

Understanding VLC media player requires more than a headline. The overview below breaks down the key facts, changes, and user impact.

In addition iTunes only supports MP4 and Quick Time video formats and Sony Vegas video editing programs do not support MKV format.

In the article below, Network Administrator will guide you how to convert MKV video format to MP4 using VLC Media Player.

Convert MKV to MP4 Video Format Using VLC Media Player

Note:

This applies to both Windows and Mac.

1. If your computer and Mac do not already have VLC Media Player, you can download VLC Media Player to your computer and install it.

• Download VLC Media Player to your computer and install it here.

2. After downloading and installing VLC Media Player, open the application, choose Media => Convert / Save from the main menu.

3. On the File tab, click the Add button.

4. Select the. Mkv format video that you want to convert to. Mp4 format and then click Open.

5. Click the Convert / Save button.

6. In the Profile section, select Video-H.264 + MP3 (MP4) and then click the Settings icon next to it.

7a. At the Encapsulation tab, select MP4 / MOV.

7b. At the Video codec tab, select the Video item and Keep original video track.

7c. At the Audio codec tab, select both the Audio item and the Keep original audio track, then click the Save button.

8. Click the Browse button.

9. Specify a specific path to save and name the file that you convert from MKV video format to MP4 video format. After finishing, click the Save button.

10. Finally click on the Start button.

11. Wait until the process of converting MKV video format to MP4 format ends.

12. Navigate to the location where you save the file to find MP4 video file.

Note:

If there is a problem with the audio delay during video playback that has been converted to MP4 format, then navigate to Tools => Track Synchronization from the main menu and edit Audio sync settings.

Alternatively, you can use the MkvToMp4 tool to convert MKV video format to MP4 format.

• Download MkvToMp4 on your device and install it here.

Refer to some of the following articles:

• Set up VLC Media Player as the default multimedia player on Windows 10

• Trick to watch YouTube videos on VLC Media Player

• How to install the Open Broadcaster screen recording software

Good luck!