How can I watch a .mkv file??

[forthebrave]

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]

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]

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

 

[Maxinterax]

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.
M

 

[abthegreat]

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

 

[simsaladimbamba]

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.
M

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

 

[Maxinterax]

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

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.

 

[x-kid]

have you tried mplayerx?

 

[NutsNGum]

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