Convert MKV to OGV

File Extension MKV
Full Name Matroska Video-audio Multimedia Format

Files with the .MKV extension contain multimedia data - video images, as well as many soundtracks and subtitles. It is similar to other formats - containers such as AVI, ASF, MOV. It supports SRT, SSA, VobSub subtitles from DVF discs, USF, which stands for Universal Subtitle Format, as well as various types of audio and video codecs.

File Extension OGV
Full Name Ogg Vorbis Video Format

OGV is a file extension used for video files based on the open-source Ogg Xiph.Org media container. The format never gained much popularity, but most media players still support OGV files.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "MKV") to another (referred to as "OGV"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, MKV file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format MKV to format OGV becomes essential.

So, how can we perform MKV to OGV file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format MKV and transforming it into format OGV. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of MKV to OGV converters.

Conversion from MKV to OGV

How to convert the MKV file to OGV?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of MKV to OGV. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the MKV file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file MKV, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the MKV file to the application
  • Select the output format of the OGV file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file OGV on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted OGV file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.