What is the MKV format?

MKV stands for Matroska Video, which is a popular multimedia container format. You can often find it used for storing video and audio files, as well as subtitles and other metadata. Above all, MKV is known for its flexibility and ability to support multiple audio and video codecs, allowing for high-quality and efficient compression. MKV files can be played by you on most modern TV sets and Blu-Ray players. The format is widely used for sharing and distributing videos online due to its versatility and compatibility with various media players. You can find many interesting MKV sample files here.

What is a container format?

A multimedia container format is a type of file format that can store different types of media data, such as video, audio, subtitles, and metadata. It does not specify how the media data is encoded or compressed, but rather how it is organized and packaged. Most important, a multimedia container can support various codecs and features, depending on its design and specification. Some common multimedia container formats are MP4, WEBM, OGG, and AVI. You can download many different MP4, MKV, MOV sample files here.

Why should I download MKV sample files?

• Test the compatibility and performance of different MKV codecs and features on your TV, device, or platform.
• Enjoy some free and high-quality video content from various sources and genres.
• Use them as placeholders or templates for your own video projects or presentations.
• Learn how to create, edit, or convert MKV files using various software tools or online services.
• We hope this provides you with enough good reasons for you to download our sample files.

What is a video codec?

A video codec is a way of encoding and decoding digital video data. It can reduce the size of the video file by removing some information that is not essential or noticeable to the human eye. It can also restore the video data from the compressed file when it is played back. You might have come across some of the most common video codecs are MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, VP9, and AV1 before. Each codec has its own advantages and disadvantages in terms of quality, file size, compatibility, and performance. Some codecs are more suitable for certain types of video content, such as animation, action, or low-light scenes. Some codecs are more widely supported by various browsers, devices, and platforms, while others are newer or more experimental. You can download sample files with different video codecs from this page.