Free MKV Player Online: Watch in Your Browser

Open an .mkv file from your computer or paste a link, and watch it right here. Add subtitles, skip and go full screen. Free, no signup, and your file never leaves your device.

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Play a link

Drop an MKV file here

Or open one from your computer. It plays right here and is never uploaded. Drop an .srt too to add subtitles.

Your MKV plays right here. Paste a link or choose a file above

Files stay on your device Free, no sign-up Works on Windows & macOS

Playing an MP4 instead? Use the MP4 player. Testing a live stream? Try the HLS player (.m3u8). Sample video: Big Buck Bunny, © Blender Foundation, CC BY 3.0.

How it works

How to play an MKV file online

Three steps, no account and no app to install. Use Chrome or Edge for the widest MKV support.

1
Open your MKV
Drag the file onto this page, click Open MKV… to pick it from your computer, or paste a direct link that ends in .mkv.
2
Add subtitles if you need them
Click CC in the player and choose an .srt or .vtt file, or drop it on the video. Load several languages and switch between them.
3
Watch, skip and go full screen
Jump 10 seconds either way, change the speed, take a snapshot or go full screen. Right-click the video for every option.

MKV won't play, or no sound?

Picture but no soundThe audio is probably Dolby (AC-3 / E-AC-3) or DTS, which browsers can't play. The player tells you when this happens. Convert the audio to AAC with HandBrake, or use VLC for this file.
Won't open at allThe video may be H.265 (HEVC), which only Chrome and Edge play, on computers that support it. Safari doesn't open MKV files. Converting to MP4 (H.264) makes it play anywhere.
Subtitles don't showSubtitles built into the MKV aren't read yet. Load the matching .srt with the CC button, or extract it from the MKV with MKVToolNix.
A link won't playThe link must point to the .mkv file itself and be public. Share pages from Google Drive or YouTube won't play here; download the file and open it instead.

ExplainerMKV files

What is an MKV file, and why do some play without sound?

MKV is a box that can hold almost any video, audio and subtitle format. Whether it plays in a browser depends on what's inside the box, not on the .mkv name.

Livepush Guides1 min read

One file, many tracks

An MKV (Matroska) file can carry a video track, several audio tracks and many subtitle languages at once. That's why it's popular for recordings and downloads.

The codecs inside decide what plays

H.264, VP9 and AV1 video with AAC, Opus or MP3 audio play in Chrome and Edge. Dolby and DTS audio play silently, and H.265 video needs hardware support.

Recording software loves MKV

OBS and other recorders can save to MKV because a crash or power cut doesn't ruin the whole file. Check a recording here before you upload or stream it.

Will it play?

What plays in your browser, track by track

An MKV plays when the browser can decode every track inside it. Most recordings and web downloads do; many movie rips have Dolby or DTS sound that plays silently.

The player warns you when the sound can't be played
Files you open stay on your device and are never uploaded

Inside your MKVChrome / Edge

H.264, VP9, AV1 video

Recordings, web video, most downloads

Plays

AAC, Opus, MP3, FLAC audio

Common sound formats

Plays

H.265 (HEVC) video

Needs a computer that supports it

Varies

Dolby AC-3, E-AC-3, DTS

Typical in movie rips

No sound

Subtitles

Watch with subtitles in any language

Load an .srt or .vtt next to your MKV and switch languages from the CC button. Subtitles sit just above the controls and stay readable on any scene.

Drop the subtitle file on the video, or use CC → Add subtitle file
Several languages at once, switch any time

SubtitlesCC

English

movie.en.srt

Showing

Español

movie.es.srt

Loaded

Français

movie.fr.vtt

Loaded

Add subtitle file…

.srt or .vtt, or drop it on the video

Use cases

When an online MKV player comes in handy

No VLC on this computer? No admin rights to install one? Open the file here instead.

Check an OBS recording

Make sure a stream or screen recording saved as MKV plays back cleanly, with sound, before you upload or stream it.

A file someone sent you

Got an .mkv by email, chat or a file share? Watch it in the browser without installing a media player.

On a work or school computer

Can't install apps? Chrome or Edge is all you need, and the file never leaves the computer.

Beyond playback

Have videos of your own to share?

This player is free to use. Livepush is the rest of the toolkit: put your videos in front of viewers, live or on your own website.

Stream a recorded video as liveUpload an MKV or MP4 recording, pick a time, and it goes live on YouTube, Facebook and more. Loop it to run a 24/7 channel.Pre-recorded live streaming Go live everywhere at onceSend one stream to 40+ platforms at the same time, right from your browser.Multistreaming Host video on your own websiteYour own ad-free player, embedded on your site and delivered worldwide over Akamai's CDN.Live event hosting

Reviews

What broadcasters say about Livepush

Ratings on Trustpilot and Capterra, November 2026.

4.4/5Excellent

4.3/5Overall rating

Previously we were using a Wowza stream engine that buffered all the time. No problems with Livepush up to now, customer service is excellent.

DNDavid NellBusiness ownerTrustpilot

Very good support and a well-working CDN solution.

RSRaido SooaluEvents producerTrustpilot

Fantastic company with great features for the true TV broadcasters. Special thanks to their developer support who went way out of their way to assist us.

CAColleen AnthonyTV broadcasterTrustpilot

Questions about playing MKV

Quick answers on sound, subtitles and files that won't open. Still stuck? Visit the Help Center.

What is an MKV file?

MKV (Matroska Video) is a container: one file that holds a video track, one or more audio tracks and often several subtitle tracks. It is popular for recordings and downloads because it can carry many languages in a single file. OBS and other recording software can also save straight to MKV.

How do I play an MKV file online?

Open the file with Open video, drag it onto this page, or paste a direct link that ends in .mkv, then press Play. It plays right in your browser. Nothing is installed and files from your computer are never uploaded.

Why does my MKV play with no sound?

Most movie and TV MKV files carry Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), DTS or TrueHD audio. Web browsers can show the picture but cannot decode those sound formats, so the video plays silently. The player tells you when this happens. To fix it, convert the audio to AAC with a free tool such as HandBrake, or play the file in a desktop player such as VLC.

Why won't my MKV file open at all?

Usually the video inside uses a codec the browser can't decode. H.264 plays everywhere; H.265 (HEVC) plays only in Chrome and Edge on computers with hardware support. Safari does not open MKV files, so use Chrome or Edge. If it still won't play, convert the file to MP4 (H.264) and it will play anywhere.

Can I watch an MKV with subtitles?

Yes. Click the CC button in the player and choose Add subtitle file, or drop an .srt or .vtt file onto the video. You can load several languages and switch between them. Subtitles built into the MKV file itself are not read yet; extract them with a free tool such as MKVToolNix and load the .srt.

Is my video uploaded anywhere?

No. Files you open from your computer play straight from your device inside the browser. Nothing is sent to Livepush or anyone else.

Is this MKV player free?

Yes, completely free, with no account and no watermark. Files from your computer play locally, so there is no upload limit.

How do I convert MKV to MP4?

If the video is already H.264 or H.265, you can change the container without re-encoding (for example with ffmpeg -i input.mkv -c copy output.mp4). If the audio is AC-3, E-AC-3 or DTS, re-encode the audio to AAC so it plays in browsers. HandBrake does both with a few clicks.

Can I stream an MKV recording live?

Yes. Livepush's pre-recorded live streaming accepts MKV uploads up to 4K and streams them live on a schedule to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and more, or loops them as a 24/7 channel. MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio gives the best results.

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Free MKV Player Online: Watch in Your Browser

How to play an MKV file online

Open your MKV

Add subtitles if you need them