Edit MKV Apps and Alternatives

MKV stands for Matroska video file and got its name from the Russian '

matryoshka,' a term used for nesting dolls. Similarly, it is a universal container format that has several components, including video, audio and subtitles.

Some decoders may be integrated within MKV files, however they typically require users to download and install additional codecs in order to play them.

Video editors will allow users to cut, split or join MKV files, as well as to apply them video effects.

Since MKV format is often used for movie trailers, users will often want to cut out scenes and save them as external files.