MKVToolnix AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Converters

The best Video Converter alternative to MKVToolnix is FFmpeg, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to MKVToolnix and 13 are Video Converters so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Converter alternatives to MKVToolnix are Shutter Encoder, MakeMKV, Video Transcoder and MKVtools.

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  1. FFmpeg icon
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    Comprehensive multimedia framework for decoding, encoding, transcoding, muxing, demuxing, streaming, filtering, and playback of nearly any audio or video format, with command-line tools, integrated libraries, portable code, and regular security updates for users and developers.

    95 FFmpeg alternatives

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    There is no graphical interface, only console I/O.

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    • Almost everyone thinks FFmpeg is a great MKVToolnix alternative.

    • FFmpeg is Free and Open SourceMKVToolnix is also Free and Open Source
    • FFmpeg is Customizable and Privacy focusedMKVToolnix is not according to our users
  2. MakeMKV icon
     131 likes

    Rip DVD and Blu-Ray discs to MKV format with lossless preservation of video, audio, chapters, and subtitles. Supports decryption of protected discs, multi-track selection, and streaming output. Retains original quality and meta-data for personal backups.

    71 MakeMKV alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Kodi
     
  3. MKVtools icon
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    MKVtools was primarily designed for processing mkv files for use in DivX enabled DVD players, it's capabilites have been expanded to allow for the input of most standard video file formats. As the name sort of implies, MKVtools is a graphical interface for a variety of tools...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  4. tsMuxeR icon
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    SmartLabs tsMuxeR – the software utility to create TS and M2TS files for IP broadcasting as well as for viewing at hardware video players (i.e., Dune HD Ultra, Sony Playstation3 and others).

    4 tsMuxeR alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. MKV2MP4 icon
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    MKV2MP4 is an application that can convert video files in the MKV container format to more compatible MP4 video files.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  6. MkvToMp4 icon
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    MkvToMp4 can change the mkv to Mp4 without reconverting/transcoding video (If the original video in H264 format). Support for multiple internal and external audio tracks. Support subtitle formats: srt, ass, ssa, ttxt. Changing colors for subtitles.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  7. Roadmovie icon
     3 likes

    Professional video encoding for humans

    Simply the best way to get your videos subtitled, metadata tagged, chapterized, encoded and uploaded to your portable device or website. RoadMovie 2 brings you "video-encoding-super-powers" in a friendly and easy to use interface.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  8. AfterCodecs plugins for Adobe CC, giving you the best and missing codecs for faster exports!.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Adobe After Effects
    • Adobe Premiere Pro
     
  9. optimizeVideo is just a simple wrapper around ffmpeg, but that saves a lot of guessing. It analyzes the contents of a target video file, and sets the conversion parameters according to Google standards.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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