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How to Fix VLC Play MKV Error

  • lizaoes
  • Sep 29, 2014
  • 3 min read

-I am seeking for a free video player to play my MKV files. How about VLC? Can it play MKV? -I get Transformers: Age of Extinction HD MKV file by downloading a movie torrent online. Does VLC play MKV?


As is known, MKV files cannot be played by system media players without a compatible matroska decoder installed. In order to successfully play MKV videos, most of people prefer to make use of professional MKV players. VLC, this open source and cross-platform multimedia player, is very popular among users and powerful on playing DVDs, CDs, various videos, even streams. So, does VLC play MKV?


Actually, VLC can easily open MKV files but you may encounter the following problems, no sound and external subtitle not loaded error. If you want to play MKV with VLC smoothly, you need to obtain some great solutions to fix VLC play MKV errors.


Solution 1: Convert MKV to Better Compatible MP4, AVI, MOV Video Formats

Compared with MKV, the videos formats AVI, MOV, MP4 are more compatible with PC, MAC and portable devices and can be played by VLC more simply. Therefore, it’s better to convert MKV to those more common video formats to play MKV with VLC while avoiding sound and subtitle problems.


WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe is top-notch video conversion software, which concentrates on offering simplest and fastest solution to convert any HD/SD videos. It is capable of converting HD MKV to AVI, MP4, WMV, MOV etc, and delivering high video & audio quality.


Step 1. Import the MKV file by hitting “+ Video” icon. Step 2. Output Profile dialog box pops up once video is completely loaded. Access “PC General Video” in category and select one video format, for example MP4 or AVI. Step 3. Click browse to set destination folder to save converted MKV video and hit RUN to start conversion.


Tip: if you want to play MKV with VLC on Mac by converting MKV to MOV or MP4, please use Mac version – WinX HD Video Converter for Mac.


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Besides converting MKV files, WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe also can convert other HD/SD videos like M2TS to AVI, AVCHD to MOV, AVI to MP4, MOV to FLV, download and convert YouTube videos to MP4, AVI, MOV for playback on PC/Mac and portable device and create photo slideshow videos with background music.


Solution 2: Play MKV Smoothly with Best VLC Alternative

You may be suggested to search for a VLC alternative to play MKV when asking the question “Dose VLC play MKV?” because of VLC playing errors. There are too many MKV players in the market, but the best VLC alternative should accord with some points.


* Plays MKV file smoothly and correctly without sound, subtitle errors and other interruptions. * Outputs high quality audio system and HD videos. * 100% clean and safe without any bundled adware, malware, spyware.


DAPlayer, which has all above features, is the best VLC alternative to play MKV files. This totally free and stand-alone multimedia player aims to play HD videos, like MKV, M2TS, AVCHD, various standard videos and DVDs/CDs at ease. Supporting up to 8 channels, Multi-channel DTS, TrueHD, AC3/Dolby, it can provide excellent sound effects during playing. Moreover, it is very easy to use. Just click the first icon on the bottom of DAPlayer interface and select Play File to add MKV file and play it. >>Download DAPlayer


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