MKV is the go-to container for home media servers (Plex, Jellyfin, Kodi) because it supports multiple audio tracks, soft subtitles, and chapters. Converting your MP4 to MKV with H.264 video keeps quality identical while adding those features.
Convert MP4 video to MKV — the preferred format for media servers like Plex and Kodi.
You’ve tried our free online encoder — but if you need larger files, bulk jobs, or enterprise-grade throughput, Convertrilo has you covered. GPU-powered encoding, predictable pricing, and instant scaling when you need it most.
Upload your MP4 file using the tool above, make sure the output codec is set to H264 and the container to MKV, then click Convert. No software installation required — encoding runs on our GPU servers.
Yes. No sign-up is required for the free tool. You get up to 720p output and files up to 200 MB. Create a free account to unlock 1080p, larger files, and 1,000 free encoding minutes.
Encoding speed depends on file length and selected resolution. Most short clips (under 5 minutes) finish in under 60 seconds on our GPU infrastructure.
H.264 (AVC) is a modern video codec with broad compatibility across virtually all devices and platforms. Converting to MKV is ideal for maximum device compatibility — every TV, phone, browser and player supports H.264.
Yes. By default the tool re-encodes audio to AAC at 192 kbps for MP4/MKV/MOV, or Opus at 128 kbps for WebM. You can also choose to copy the original audio stream unchanged or strip it entirely using the Audio selector.