How to convert MKV video files to other formats with this video converter? The following will show you a step by step guide to complete the conversion task. First, download Xilisoft MKV Converter.

Step 1: Install and run the software

Step 2: Start Xilisoft MKV Converter and add file

Click "Add File" button on the toolbar or "File > Add File" to load files.     

Step 3: Choose output format

Choose the file, click "Profile" drop-down button to choose the formats you need, then click "Browse" button to choose destination folder for saving output files.

Tips

1. Click "Snapshot" button on the right bottom of the main interface to take a snapshot when playing the video and save them as BMP format.

2. If you want to do more with your MKV files, please refer to the "More features".

Step 4: Convert

After choosing the format, you only need to click "Convert" button on the toolbar to complete the task.

Tips

1. When converting, you can click "File > Run Background" button to save CPU resource and do other things at the same time.

2. Choose an after done action from "Actions > After Done" before converting, to define what the program will do after the conversion.

More features

1. Add profiles for the same video file

This software applies when you want to output several different files from one source file at one time to fit your different players.
Select the video to convert, click the "Add Profile" button and choose an output format from the profile drop-down list, then repeat the process to realize outputting several files from the same file.

2. Define output size with Bitrate Calculator

This feature applies when you want to output a file with exact file size.
Select the video to convert, and click "Tools > Bitrate Calculator" dialogue, then the corresponding video bit rate will be calculated automatically. Click "OK", then you will see the output size of the video as you specified in the file list.

3. Set detailed parameter

Click "Advanced Profile Settings" button on the right top of the main interface to set detailed parameters for special needs.