MKV Compressor – Online & Free

  1. Upload your file.
  2. Select the compression option.
  3. Click the Compress button.
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Compress MKV files online for free

MKV, the Matroska Video format, is an open multimedia container that can hold practically unlimited video, audio, and subtitle tracks in a single file, along with chapters and metadata. That flexibility made it a favorite for high-definition movies and feature-rich releases. The catch is that all those tracks and high-quality streams add up, so MKV files are often among the largest on a drive.

When an MKV file is too big to store or share, Movavi compressor online lets you compress MKV online without installing anything. It’s free, the entire process runs in your current browser tab, and it takes three steps: upload your video, choose your settings, and download. You can reduce MKV file size for media servers, cloud storage, uploads, or freeing up disk space. This free MKV compressor keeps the image sharp while cutting the size significantly, and it manages long, high-resolution films with ease. With control over resolution and bitrate, Movavi is a dependable MKV size reducer online that lets you shrink an MKV file without sacrificing the detail you want to keep.

How to reduce MKV size with our online compressor

Add your file to the tool

Click Add Your Media and choose the video for compressing. Remember that your file shouldn’t be larger than 500 MB.

Choose the compressing option

Select the level of compression according to your needs.

Save the compressed file

Choose an export option in the appeared window and save your video.

Reasons to use the online MKV compressor from Movavi

Beginner-friendly

You don’t have to be a video-editing pro – the compression process is as simple as possible.

Guaranteed security

Your files are safe and secure with us – no third parties have access to them.

Online tool

Work right in your browser – no additional desktop programs or plug-ins needed.

Helpful interface

Our MKV size reducer has an interface so simple and understandable that you’ll learn how to use it in seconds.

Different compression levels

You can choose from 3 compression options depending on what you want to get: a better quality or a smaller output file.

Free saving

Choose from different export options: save your MKV file for free with a watermark or select another variant.

What is an MKV file?

Full name

Matroska Video

Format type

Video

Developed by

Matroska (open standard)

Description

Open container that holds video, audio, subtitles, and chapters in one file

File extension

.mkv (also .mka, .mks)

Technical details

Supports virtually unlimited tracks and most codecs, plus chapters, subtitles, and metadata

Associated programs

VLC, MPC-HC, Kodi

Frequently asked questions

Why are MKV files so large?

MKV often stores high-definition video with multiple audio and subtitle tracks, which increases quality and size alike – making compression handy.

Will compressing MKV remove my subtitle or audio tracks?

Compression focuses on reducing video and audio size; you can manage which tracks to keep when preparing the file.

Can I compress MKV without converting it?

Yes, Movavi can reduce an MKV file while keeping the format, or convert it if a more compact option suits you.

Is the Movavi MKV compressor free?

Yes. It runs in your browser at no cost, with no installation required.

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