There are various TV on the market, such as: HD TV, 3D TV, 4K TV, LED TV, etc. At present, it's more convenient to play video on TV, but some users feedback that they can't play some MKV files on TV, what's happening? In fact, it's refusing to play an MKV file due to the audio and video codec compatibility in a MKV video file.
From the WIKI information, we know MKV is a video container which holds different video and audio codecs. Not all the MKV video files can be supported by all TV, some MKV files are not acceptable by TV, for example: Samsung TV can't support MKV DTS files). There are so many TV types, how to do? Most TV can support MP4 video, we can convert MKV to MP4 or other supported formats by Any Smart TV, LED TV, LCD TV. Following will show you 3 ways to play MKV on TV.
Solution 1: Play MKV on TV by Handbrake
Handbrake is a popular video converter, you can install it and convert MKV to TV supported video formats, like: MP4. The interface is simple, operation steps are easy, running speed is fast, just 3 steps , you can solve this trouble.
1. Open Handbrake and load the video files by selecting "Open Source"
2. After you've loaded the video click Browse and select the output file. You should choose mp4 in the output settings, then click the Video tab and move to the next step.
3. Click the Start button to begin the process. Watch progress on the bottom of the screen. "Encode finished" indicates that your file is ready
Solution 2: Play MKV on TV by MKV Converter Online
No doubt, most users, especially beginners, like to convert MKV to TV supported video formats online directly. this way is really easy, best of all, you don't pay any money, just open the website, and follow the steps, a complicated video compatibility issue will be solved.
1. Input the video form PC, URL or upload video from cloud storage
2. At the left column, you can choose you can choose a video format, such as: MP4, then you will enter the MP4 conversion windows.
3. You can set the video and audio related parameters, such as: video size, video frame, video bitrate, etc.
4. Click "Convert" to start the MKV to TV supported video conversion, like : MP4.
Solution 3: Best MKV to TV Converter
Handbrake is easy to do, but users only have 2 options: MP4 and MKV, a powerful video converter can provides users more options. Most users like the free online MP4 video converter, most online video converter can't provide you the best support and safe environment. So I highly recommend you Pavtube Video Converter, this software stands out by the user-friendly interface, easy installation, fast video conversion speed and reliable serve support. In addition, this software have the powerful operating system compatibility, in other words, this tool can work on Mac well too.
You can find any video formats that different TVs can support, such as: H.264, MKV, MOV, AVI, etc. Also. this software is so nice, for some beginner, you can choose the TV type in this software instead of the video formats, such as: Apple TV, Samsung TV, Panasonic TV, LG TV, etc, this software has perinstalled the best video formats by TV. Some users are strict to video quality, no doubt, 4K video is the best, want to get free 4K video? This software allows you to choose 4K video formats and adjust the video resolution to 4K. Best of all, free 3D video are here too. Below wll shoe you how to use this powerful MKV to TV converter.
Step 1. Load MKV video
If you still can't make the final decision, no problem,you can try the Trial version which is free and clean, after 2 minutes installation, you can get a perfect video converter, open it and click File > Add Video/Audio to load MKV video, you can also drag the video to the left window. Want to save toms and energy? Do batch video conversion is a wise choice, you can add multiple MKV files to a folde, then import the folder to this software for batch video conversion.
Step 2. Choose Output Video Format
Click Format to open the output video list, at here, you need to choose the output video formats by your TV. For example: Apple TV, choose Apple TV category, then select one video format you like, such as: H.264, MPEG-4, etc. In addition, you also can choose TVS, then choose LG TV, Samsung TV, Sony TV, LG TV, etc. If your TV type are not listed in the profile, you also can choose the video formats from other place: HD Video, Common Video, etc.
Tip: Most TV supported video format is H.264 MP4 video, you cna try this video format.
If you want to get 4K video formats, after choosing the video format, you need to do another work to get 4Kvideo: Click Setting button and adjust the video resolution to 4K video resolution, like: 3840*2160, some TVs limites the video frame, most TV support 4K video at 60fps, also you can change the bitrate to 30, all the videomparameters are deciced by you.
Step 3. After all the settings are done, carry out the MKV to TV video conversion by clicking Convert button. Just few minutes, you can get your desired video for TV.
Any way all can help you to enjoy MKV on TV smoothly, if you like to watch movie on TV very much, choosing a reliable video assistant is necessary. Hope this post can solve your troubles.
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