How can I watch a .mkv file??

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forthebrave

macrumors regular

Original poster

• Jan 19, 2005

• #1

I usually use good ol' VLC but it couldn't play the file that I have. Is it the file, or is there any program I need to use??

 

Flowbee

macrumors 68030

• Jan 19, 2005

• #2

A quick Google search of ".mkv" returns this site: Matroska. Looks like VLC and Mplayer should be able to handle it. There are sample files on the site you can download to check your player.

 

CrashRay

macrumors newbie

• Oct 26, 2007

• #3

You can check on this FAQ :
FAQ about mkv on Mac

 

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Maxinterax

macrumors newbie

• May 18, 2011

• #4

Perian palsy mkv

http://installingcats.com/2008/01/01/play-mkv-movies-on-quicktime-in-mac-os-x-leopard/

Suggests Perian:
http://perian.org/

I just downloaded it. Appears good. Free, though I will donate.
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abthegreat

macrumors regular

• May 18, 2011

• #5

Any files VLC doesnt play(highly unlikely) using plex to play .

 

simsaladimbamba

Guest

• May 18, 2011

• #6

Maxinterax said:

http://installingcats.com/2008/01/01/play-mkv-movies-on-quicktime-in-mac-os-x-leopard/

Suggests Perian:
http://perian.org/

I just downloaded it. Appears good. Free, though I will donate.
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Just out of curiosity: How did you come upon this three and a half years old thread?

 

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Maxinterax

macrumors newbie

• May 19, 2011

• #7

simsaladimbamba said:

Just out of curiosity: How did you come upon this three and a half years old thread?

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Ah, I googled mtk video apple, though the exact terms are no longer in my browser history. My aim was to find a simple video player. Once I have used the player, I plan to send a donation.

 

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x-kid

macrumors newbie

• May 19, 2011

• #8

have you tried mplayerx?

 

NutsNGum

macrumors 68030

• May 19, 2011

• #9

Another for MPlayer here, used VLC for a long time but MPlayer's interface is far tidier, so I've switched.